What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value.
THOMAS PAINESome people can be reasoned into sense, and others must be shocked into it.
More Thomas Paine Quotes
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The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
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Men should not petition for rights, but take them.
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Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.
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Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.
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The Bible is a book that has been read more and examined less than any book that ever existed.
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It has been the political career of this man to begin with hypocrisy, proceed with arrogance, and finish with contempt.
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A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right.
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Beware the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry.
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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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To take away voting is to reduce a man to slavery.
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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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Every person of learning is finally his own teacher.
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An army of principles will penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.
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Religion is a history of wickedness that has served to corrupt and brutalize humankind; and, for my part, I sincerely detest it as I detest everything that is cruel.
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One good schoolmaster is of more use than a hundred priests.
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