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The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interes
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"The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security"

- Thomas Paine

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This quote by Thomas Paine talks to the power of collective action and the importance of a unified society. He suggests that when formal government is eliminated, people come together to form a basic association. This association is based upon a shared interest in producing a safe and secure and safe environment for all. Paine suggests that when people come together and work towards a common goal, they can create a secure and prosperous society. He also suggests that the absence of formal federal government does not necessarily indicate the lack of order and security. Rather, it is the cumulative action of individuals that produces a secure and thriving society. This quote talks to the power of cumulative action and the value of a unified society in creating a safe and secure and thriving environment.

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Thomas Paine This quote is written / told by Thomas Paine between January 29, 1737 and June 8, 1809. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 55 other quotes.

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