There is an infinity of political errors which, being once adopted, become principles.
Guillaume Thomas Francois RaynalGovernment owes its birth to the necessity of preventing and repressing the injuries which the associated individuals had to fear from one another.
Guillaume Thomas Francois RaynalWhoever considers the number of absurd and ridiculous oaths necessary to be taken at present in most countries, on being admitted into any society or profession whatever, will be less surprised to find prevarication still prevailing, where perjury has led the way.
Guillaume Thomas Francois Raynal