Thomas Paine (January 29, 1737 (NS February 9, 1737) – June 8, 1809) was an English-American political activist, author, political theorist and revolutionary.
Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one. Use this quote
Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one. Use this quote
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. Use this quote
'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. Use this quote
He who is the author of a war lets loose the whole contagion of hell and opens a vein that bleeds a nation to death. Use this quote
I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy. Use this quote
Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man. Use this quote
He that rebels against reason is a real rebel, but he that in defence of reason rebels against tyranny has a better title to Defender of the Faith, than George the Third. Use this quote
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. Use this quote
To say that any people are not fit for freedom, is to make poverty their choice, and to say they had rather be loaded with taxes than not. Use this quote
