Virtue is not hereditary.
THOMAS PAINEVirtue is not hereditary.
THOMAS PAINEEvery person of learning is finally his own teacher.
THOMAS PAINEThe trade of governing has always been monopolized by the most ignorant and the most rascally individuals of mankind.
THOMAS PAINEFrom the east to the west blow the trumpet to arms! Through the land let the sound of it flee; Let the far and the near all unite, with a cheer, In defense of our Liberty Tree.
THOMAS PAINEGovernment is best which governs least.
THOMAS PAINEI 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.
THOMAS PAINEHe who dares not offend cannot be honest.
THOMAS PAINETo take away voting is to reduce a man to slavery.
THOMAS PAINEIf there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.
THOMAS PAINEThese are the times that try men’s souls.
THOMAS PAINEThe harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
THOMAS PAINEWe have it in our power to begin the world over again.
THOMAS PAINEThe real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.
THOMAS PAINEIf I do not believe as you believe, it proves that you do not believe as I believe, and that is all that it proves.
THOMAS PAINEReason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.
THOMAS PAINEThe right of voting for representatives , is the primary right by which other rights are protected.
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