Quote#Truth
Be it or be it not true that Man is shapen in iniquity and conceived…
Quote byHerbert Spencer · 1820–1903
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Sins of Our Legislators.
English (original)
Be it or be it not true that Man is shapen in iniquity and conceived in sin, it is unquestionably true that Government is begotten of aggression, and by aggression.
— Herbert Spencer
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