"God does not rule by the consent of His subjects but by His sovereign authority. His reign extends over me whether I vote for Him or not."

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It requires but a very small glance of thought to perceive, that although laws made in one generation often continue in force through succeeding generations, yet that they continue to derive their force from the consent of the living. A law not repealed continues in force, not because it cannot be repealed, but because it is not repealed; and the non repealing passes for consent.

— Thomas Paine