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Thomas Paine quotes

English Writer January 29, 1737 – June 8, 1809

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One of the strongest natural proofs of the folly of hereditary right in kings, is, that nature disapproves it, otherwise, she would not so frequently turn it into ridicule by giving mankind an ass for a lion. Thomas Paine
Ignorance is of a peculiar nature; once dispelled, it is impossible to reestablish it. It is not originally a thing of itself, but is only the absence of knowledge; and though man may be kept ignorant, he cannot be made ignorant. Thomas Paine
The abilities of man must fall short on one side or the other, like too scanty a blanket when you are abed. If you pull it upon your shoulders, your feet are left bare; if you thrust it down to your feet, your shoulders are uncovered. Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine quote: "Nothing, they say is more certain than death, and nothing more..."
Nothing, they say is more certain than death, and nothing more uncertain than the time of dying Thomas Paine
To believe that God created a plurality of worlds, at least as numerous as what we call stars, renders the Christian faith at once little and ridiculous; and scatters it in the mind like feathers in the air. Thomas Paine
The circumstances of the world are continually changing, and the opinions of men change also, Government is for the living, and not for the dead; it is the living only that has any right in it. Thomas Paine
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts. Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine quote: "A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought..."
A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody. Thomas Paine
'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. Thomas Paine
I have always strenuously supported the right of every man to his own opinion, however different that opinion might be to mine. He who denies to another this right, makes a slave of himself to his present opinion, because he precludes himself the right of changing it. Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine quote: "The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the..."
The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance. Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine quote: "Human nature is not of itself vicious."
Human nature is not of itself vicious. Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine quote: "Every religion is good that teaches man to be good; and I know..."
Every religion is good that teaches man to be good; and I know of none that instructs him to be bad. Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine quote: "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like..."
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine quote: "Better fare hard with good men than feast it with bad."
Better fare hard with good men than feast it with bad. Thomas Paine

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