Quote by: Thomas Paine

Society is produced by our wants, and government by our wickedness. Society promotes our happiness positively by uniting our affections, government negatively by restraining our vices. Society encourages intercourse. Government creates distinctions.


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Author Bio


  • NameThomas Paine
  • DescriptionEnglish and American political activist
  • BornJanuary 29, 1737
  • DiedJune 8, 1809
  • CountryUnited Kingdom; United States Of America; France
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Politician; Writer; Entrepreneur