That the crown is this overbearing part in the English constitution, n… — Common Sense

Common Sense — Thomas Paine

That the crown is this overbearing part in the English constitution, needs not be mentioned, and that it derives its whole consequence merely from being the giver of places and pensions, is self-evident, wherefore, though we have been wise enough to shut and lock a door against absolute monarchy, we at the same time have been foolish enough to put the crown in possession of the key.

Endroit: ¶41
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