"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."

--Thomas Paine (born Thomas Pain; 9 February 1737 - 8 June 1809)

Dissertation on First Principles of Government,1795

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Paine

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