--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Great part of that order which reigns…" description: "\"Great part of that order which reigns among mankind is not the effect of government. It has its origin in the principles of society and the natural con..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/507/thomas-paine-267_chains_great-part-of-that-order-which-reigns-am_2864496.jpg" --- # Great part of that order which reigns among mankind is not… ![“Great part of that order which reigns among mankind is not the effect of government. It has its origin in the principles of society and the natural constitution of man. It existed prior to government, and would exist if the formality of government was abolished. The mutual dependence and…” quote by Thomas Paine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/507/thomas-paine-267_chains_great-part-of-that-order-which-reigns-am_2864496.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/507/thomas-paine-267_chains_great-part-of-that-order-which-reigns-am_2864496.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/507/thomas-paine-267_chains_great-part-of-that-order-which-reigns-am_2864496.jpg) > “Great part of that order which reigns among mankind is not the effect of government. It has its origin in the principles of society and the natural constitution of man. It existed prior to government, and would exist if the formality of government was abolished. The mutual dependence and reciprocal interest which man has upon man, and all the parts of civilised community upon each other, create that great chain of connection which holds it together.” [Thomas Paine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-paine/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human cooperation and mutual reliance form the basis of society, independent of any government structure. **In simple terms:** Society is built on people helping each other, not on government. Key Takeaway Recognize and nurture community bonds. Themes society mutualdependence naturalrights Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical political. When to use this quote - community building - public policy - education - conflict resolution Key Concepts Social contract interdependence Questions to Reflect On - How can we strengthen community ties without relying on authority? - What role should government play in supporting natural social connections? 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