What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. Thomas Paine View this quote
Where knowledge is a duty, ignorance is a crime. Thomas Paine
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A body of men, holding themselves accountable to nobody, ought not to be trusted by anybody. Thomas Paine
A good opinion of ourselves is exceedingly necessary in private life, but absolutely necessary in public life, and of the utmost importance in supporting national character. Thomas Paine
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 defence of custom. Thomas Paine
A man may write himself out of reputation when nobody else can do it. Thomas Paine
A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice. Thomas Paine
Arguing with one who will not accept facts is like administering medicine to the dead. Thomas Paine
Every age and generation must be as free to act for itself. Thomas Paine
Government is best which governs least. Thomas Paine
I love the man that can smile in trouble – that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. Thomas Paine
English and American political activist
February 9th, 1737 - June 8th, 1809
