Thomas Paine (January 29, 1737 (NS February 9, 1737) – June 8, 1809) was an English-American political activist, author, political theorist and revolutionary.
It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself. Infidelity does not consist in believing, or in disbelieving, it consists in professing to believe what he does not believe. Use this quote
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. Use this quote
These are the times that try men's souls. Use this quote
When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon. Use this quote
Human nature is not of itself vicious. Use this quote
But such is the irresistable nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants is the liberty of appearing. Use this quote
If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. Use this quote
I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace. Use this quote
All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit. Use this quote
We have it in our power to begin the world over again. Use this quote
