With respect to the two Houses, of which the English Parliament is composed, they appear to be effectually influenced into one, and as a legislature, to have no temper of its own. The Minister, whoever he at any time may be, touches it as with an opium wand, and it sleeps obedience.


The Rights of Man pt. 2 (1792)

Thomas Paine Quotes

With respect to the two Houses, of which the English Parliament is composed, they appear to be effectually influenced into one, and as a legislature, ...

With respect to the two Houses, of which the English Parliament is composed, they appear to be effectually influenced into one, and as a legislature, ...

With respect to the two Houses, of which the English Parliament is composed, they appear to be effectually influenced into one, and as a legislature, ...

With respect to the two Houses, of which the English Parliament is composed, they appear to be effectually influenced into one, and as a legislature, ...