Thomas Paine ( 10 of 42 )
The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.
The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.
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.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way.
A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at read more
A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defense of custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason.
We fight not to enslave, but to set a country free, and to make room upon the earth for honest read more
We fight not to enslave, but to set a country free, and to make room upon the earth for honest men to live in.
'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, read more
'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.
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
Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.
Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly; 'Tis dearness read more
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly; 'Tis dearness only that gives everything its value.
