Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.
THOMAS PAINEThe right of voting for representatives is the primary right by which other rights are protected. To take away this right is to reduce a man to slavery, for slavery consists in being subject to the will of another, and he that has not a vote in the election of representatives is in this case.
More Thomas Paine Quotes
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Beware the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry.
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When a man has so far corrupted and prostituted the chastity of his mind, as to [profess] things he does not believe, he has prepared himself for the commission of every other crime.
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To take away voting is to reduce a man to slavery.
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It is the duty of every man, as far as his ability extends, to detect and expose delusion and error.
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If I do not believe as you believe, it proves that you do not believe as I believe, and that is all that it proves.
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I believe in one God, and no more; and I hope for happiness beyond this life. I believe in the equality of humans; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow creatures happy.
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All churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Muslim, are simply human inventions. They use fear to enslave us. They are a monopoly for power and profit.
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The slavery of fear had made men afraid to think.
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Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.
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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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No country can be called free which is governed by an absolute power; and it matters not whether it be an absolute royal power or an absolute legislative power, as the consequences will be the same to the people.
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What is it the Bible teaches us? – raping, cruelty, and murder. What is it the New Testament teaches us? – to believe that the Almighty committed debauchery with a woman engaged to be married, and the belief of this debauchery is called faith.
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Government without a constitution, is a power without a right.
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Taxes were not raised to carry on wars, but that wars were raised to carry on taxes.
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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.
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