Thomas Paine (January 29, 1737 (NS February 9, 1737) – June 8, 1809) was an English-American political activist, author, political theorist and revolutionary.
Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us. Use this quote
The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion. Use this quote
It is not a God, just and good, but a devil, under the name of God, that the Bible describes. Use this quote
A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice. Use this quote
The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security. Use this quote
That God cannot lie, is no advantage to your argument, because it is no proof that priests can not, or that the Bible does not. Use this quote
There are matters in the Bible, said to be done by the express commandment of God, that are shocking to humanity and to every idea we have of moral justice. Use this quote
One good schoolmaster is of more use than a hundred priests. Use this quote
To establish any mode to abolish war, however advantageous it might be to Nations, would be to take from such Government the most lucrative of its branches. Use this quote
Those who want to reap the benefits of this great nation must bear the fatigue of supporting it. Use this quote
