Many a person who could not comprehend Rousseau, and would be puzzled by Montesquieu, could understand Paine as an open book. (Thomas Edison)

Many a person who could not comprehend Rousseau, and would be puzzled by Montesquieu, could understand Paine as an open book.

Thomas Edison

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