Arbitrary Quote by Thomas Paine

“What is called a republic, is not any particular form of government ... it is naturally opposed to the word monarchy, which means arbitrary power.” quote by Thomas Paine — Download Open image

“What is called a republic, is not any particular form of government ... it is naturally opposed to the word monarchy, which means arbitrary power.”

Thomas Paine

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