Quotes of Thomas Paine
“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the
fatigues of supporting it.”
― Thomas Paine
“Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to
place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.”
―
Thomas Paine, Rights Of Man
“To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason,
and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like
administering medicine to the dead, or endeavoring to convert an atheist by
scripture.”
― Thomas Paine, The American Crisis
“Give to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself - that
is my doctrine.”
― Thomas Paine, The Age Of Reason
“The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government.”
―
Thomas Paine
“Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels
know of us.”
― Thomas Paine
“A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial
appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defense of
custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason.”
― Thomas Paine, Common Sense
“The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.”
― Thomas Paine
“These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value.”
― Thomas Paine, Works of Thomas Paine
“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.”
― Thomas Paine
fatigues of supporting it.”
― Thomas Paine
“Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to
place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.”
―
Thomas Paine, Rights Of Man
“To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason,
and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like
administering medicine to the dead, or endeavoring to convert an atheist by
scripture.”
― Thomas Paine, The American Crisis
“Give to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself - that
is my doctrine.”
― Thomas Paine, The Age Of Reason
“The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government.”
―
Thomas Paine
“Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels
know of us.”
― Thomas Paine
“A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial
appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defense of
custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason.”
― Thomas Paine, Common Sense
“The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.”
― Thomas Paine
“These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value.”
― Thomas Paine, Works of Thomas Paine
“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.”
― Thomas Paine