What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. Thomas Paine View this quote
I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense. Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
If I do not believe as you believe, it proves that you do not believe as I believe, and that is all that it proves. Thomas Paine
If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. Thomas Paine
If they cannot conquer us, they cannot govern us. Thomas Paine
If those to whom power is delegated do well, they will be respected; if not, they will be despised. Thomas Paine
Immediate necessity makes many things convenient, which if continued would grow into oppressions. Thomas Paine
It is painful to behold a man employing his talents to corrupt himself. Thomas Paine
It is the direction and not the magnitude which is to be taken into consideration. Thomas Paine
It is the duty of every man, as far as his ability extends, to detect and expose delusion and error. Thomas Paine
It is unpleasant to see character throw itself away. Thomas Paine
English and American political activist
February 9th, 1737 - June 8th, 1809
