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 PAINETo 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.
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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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A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.
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I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace.
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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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Men should not petition for rights, but take them.
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Every proprietor owes to the community a ground-rent for the land which he holds.
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We have it in our power to begin the world over again.
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Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.
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For though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire.
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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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It has been the political career of this man to begin with hypocrisy, proceed with arrogance, and finish with contempt.
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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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Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.
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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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It is easy to see that when republican virtue fails, slavery ensues.
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