Thomas Paine

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice

It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.

It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.

The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and row brave by reflection. read more

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and row brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.