Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.
THOMAS PAINEIt has been the political career of this man to begin with hypocrisy, proceed with arrogance, and finish with contempt.
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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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Every proprietor owes to the community a ground-rent for the land which he holds.
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It is the duty of every man, as far as his ability extends, to detect and expose delusion and error.
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From 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.
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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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We have it in our power to begin the world over again.
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Where knowledge is a duty, ignorance is a crime.
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Government is best which governs least.
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These are the times that try men’s souls.
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It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.
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No country can be called free which is governed by an absolute power; and it matters not whether it be an absolute royal power or an absolute legislative power, as the consequences will be the same to the people.
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He who dares not offend cannot be honest.
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Those who expect to reap the blessing of freedom must undertake to support it.
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Character is much easier kept than recovered.
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Taxes were not raised to carry on wars, but that wars were raised to carry on taxes.
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