Thomas JeffersonI hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical.
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The English writer, Thomas Paine, said in his book, “Rights of Man,” “I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical.” It is important to remember that revolutions are not for the faint of heart. They can be incredibly risky. And yet, they are necessary for progress.
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