One of the strongest natural proofs of the folly of hereditary right i…

Thomas Paine
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One of the strongest natural proofs of the folly of hereditary right in kings, is, that nature disapproves it, otherwise, she would not so frequently turn it into ridicule by giving mankind an ass for a lion. ✨ Thomas Paine (2016). Common Sense, p.12, Coventry House Publishing
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One of the strongest natural proofs of the folly of hereditary right in kings, is, that nature disapproves it, otherwise, she would not so frequently turn it into ridicule by giving mankind an ass for a lion. ✨ Thomas Paine (2016). Common Sense, p.12, Coventry House Publishing

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