He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Source: Thomas Paine, Dissertation on First Principles of Government
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Source: Thomas Paine, Dissertation on First Principles of Government
Tags: American Historical Writings, American Thought
