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.
THOMAS PAINEThose who expect to reap the blessing of freedom must undertake to support it.
More Thomas Paine Quotes
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These are the times that try men’s souls.
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Where knowledge is a duty, ignorance is a crime.
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He who dares not offend cannot be honest.
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Virtue is not hereditary.
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Every person of learning is finally his own teacher.
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Every proprietor owes to the community a ground-rent for the land which he holds.
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There are two distinct classes of men – those who pay taxes and those who receive and live upon taxes.
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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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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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When it becomes necessary to do a thing, the whole heart and soul should go into the measure, or not attempt it.
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It is not in numbers, but in unity, that our great strength lies.
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The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.
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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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I consider the war of America against Britain as the country’s war, the public’s war, or the war of the people in their own behalf, for the security of their natural rights, and the protection of their own property.
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The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
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