Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.
THOMAS PAINEFreedom 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.
More Thomas Paine Quotes
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The greatest tyrannies are always perpetuated in the name of the noblest causes.
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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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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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The slavery of fear had made men afraid to think.
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Beware the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry.
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It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.
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It is easy to see that when republican virtue fails, slavery ensues.
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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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The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.
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Those who expect to reap the blessing of freedom must undertake to support it.
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For though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire.
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It is not in numbers, but in unity, that our great strength lies.
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Government is best which governs least.
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When all other rights are taken away, the right of rebellion is made perfect.
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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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