Thomas Paine

"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."

"Of all the systems of religion that ever were invented, there is none more derogatory to the Almighty, more unedifying to man, more repugnant to reason, and more contradictory in itself, than this thi…"

"The great Question may be—What should be done with those who are enslaved already? To turn the old and infirm free, would be injustice and cruelty; they who enjoyed the labours of their better days sh…"

"Some writers have so confounded society with government, as to leave little or no distinction between them; whereas they are not only different, but have different origins. Society is produced by our …"

"The world has seen this folly fall, and it has fallen by being laughed at, and the farce of titles will follow its fate. The patriots of France have discovered in good time that rank and dignity in so…"

"When it becomes necessary to do anything, the whole heart and soul should go into the measure, or not attempt it."

"he remedy of force can never supply the remedy of reason."

"That there are men in all countries who get their living by war, and by keeping up the quarrels of Nations, is as shocking as it is true; but when those who are concerned in the government of a countr…"