“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.”
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Paine, T. (n.d.). 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. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/26487-he-that-would-make-his-own-liberty-secure/
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Paine, Thomas. “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.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/26487-he-that-would-make-his-own-liberty-secure/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Paine, Thomas. “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.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/26487-he-that-would-make-his-own-liberty-secure/.