Thomas Paine

In the early ages of the world, according to the scripture chronology, there were no kings; the consequence of which was there were no wars; it is the pride of kings which throws mankind into confusion.

Thomas Paine

It is an affront to treat falsehood with complaisance.

Thomas Paine

It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same.

Thomas Paine

It is not because the right principles have been violated, that they are to be abandoned.

Thomas Paine

It is not in numbers, but in unity, that our great strength lies.

Thomas Paine

It is only by the exercise of reason that man can discover God.

Thomas Paine

It is the object only of war that makes it honorable.

Thomas Paine

Let the world see that this nation can bear prosperity; and that her honest virtue in time of peace is equal to her bravest valor in time of war.

Thomas Paine

Let them call me a rebel and welcome. I feel no concern from it. But should I suffer the misery of devils, were I to make a whore of my soul.

Thomas Paine

Liberty cannot be purchased by a wish.

Thomas Paine