Thomas Paine (January 29, 1737 (NS February 9, 1737) – June 8, 1809) was an English-American political activist, author, political theorist and revolutionary.
Any system of religion that has anything in it that shocks the mind of a child, cannot be true. Use this quote
Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law. Use this quote
Every religion is good that teaches man to be good; and I know of none that instructs him to be bad. Use this quote
The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance. Use this quote
My country is the world, and my religion is to do good. Use this quote
Is it not a species of blasphemy to call the New Testament revealed religion, when we see in it such contradictions and absurdities. Use this quote
Of all the tyrannies that affect mankind, tyranny in religion is the worst. Use this quote
The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection. Use this quote
Every science has for its basis a system of principles as fixed and unalterable as those by which the universe is regulated and governed. Man cannot make principles; he can only discover them. Use this quote
Suspicion is the companion of mean souls, and the bane of all good society. Use this quote
