In the early ages of the world, according to the scripture chronology,…

Thomas Paine
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In the early ages of the world, according to the scripture chronology, there were no kings; the consequence of which was there were no wars; it is the pride of kings which throws mankind into confusion. ✨ Thomas Paine (2015). The Thomas Paine Collection: Common Sense, Rights of Man, Age of Reason, An Essay on Dream, Biblical Blasphemy, Examination Of The Prophecies, p.7, Ravenio Books
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