Christianity is the strangest religion ever set up, for it committed a murder upon Jesus in order to redeem mankind from the sin of eating an apple.
THOMAS PAINEA constitution defines and limits the powers of the government it creates. It therefore follows, as a natural and also a logical result, that the governmental exercise of any power not authorized by the constitution is an assumed power, and therefore illegal.
More Thomas Paine Quotes
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Freedom had been hunted round the globe; reason was considered as rebellion; and the slavery of fear had made men afraid to think. But such is the irresistible nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants, is the liberty of appearing.
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If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.
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For though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire.
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The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.
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Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property… Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.
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These are the times that try men’s souls.
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Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.
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It is important that we should never lose sight of this distinction. We must not confuse the peoples with their governments.
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Men should not petition for rights, but take them.
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The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance.
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What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value.
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Every proprietor owes to the community a ground-rent for the land which he holds.
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A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.
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A nation under a well regulated government, should permit none to remain uninstructed. It is monarchical and aristocratical government only that requires ignorance for its support.
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Every person of learning is finally his own teacher.
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