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But a multitude of people, even the two hundred million of the Chinese empire, cannot subsist without civil government
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"But a multitude of people, even the two hundred million of the Chinese empire, cannot subsist without civil government"

- Ezra Stiles

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This quote by Ezra Stiles is stressing the importance of civil federal government in order for a large population to make it through. He is describing the two hundred million people of the Chinese empire, which was a big population at the time. Stiles is suggesting that without civil federal government, this big population would not have the ability to make it through. He is suggesting that civil federal government is essential in order to keep order and supply structure for a large population. He is likewise suggesting that civil government is essential in order to guarantee the security and well-being of individuals. Without civil government, a big population would be unable to function effectively and would be vulnerable to mayhem and condition. Stiles is stressing the significance of civil government in order for a large population to endure and grow.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ezra Stiles between November 29, 1727 and May 12, 1795. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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