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“One of the strongest natural proofs of the folly of hereditary right in kings, is, that nature disapproves it, otherwise she would not so frequently turn it into ridicule by giving mankind an ass for a lion.” Thomas Paine, Common Sense

“That the king is not to be trusted without being looked after, or in other words, that a thirst for absolute power is the natural disease of monarchy.” Thomas Paine, Common Sense

“An absolute monarchy is one in which the sovereign does as he pleases so long as he pleases the assassins.” Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary

“Government, like dress, is the badge of lost innocence; the palaces of kings are built on the ruins of the bowers of paradise.” Thomas Paine, Common Sense

“For monarchy in every instance is the Popery of government.” Thomas Paine, Common Sense

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