Common Sense is a political pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776, advocating for American independence from Great Britain. The pamphlet argues that it is common sense for the American colonies to break away from British rule and establish a democratic government based on the principles of natural rights and popular sovereignty. Paine's writing style is clear and persuasive, making his arguments accessible to a wide audience. Common Sense was widely read and influential in shaping public opinion in favor of independence, and is considered a seminal work in American political thought.Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one; for when we suffer, or are exposed to the same miseries BY A GOVERNMENT, which we might expect in a country WITHOUT GOVERNMENT, our calamity is heightened by reflecting that we furnish the means by which we suffer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.