What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. Thomas Paine View this quote
Love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow 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. Thomas Paine
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Man must go back to nature for information. Thomas Paine
Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice. Thomas Paine
Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it. Thomas Paine
Some people can be reasoned into sense, and others must be shocked into it. Thomas Paine
The more men have to lose, the less willing are they to venture. Thomas Paine
The more we bestow the richer we become. Thomas Paine
The most formidable weapon against errors of every kind is reason. Thomas Paine
To be nobly wrong is more manly than to be meanly right. Thomas Paine
Youth is the seed time of good habits, as well in nations as in individuals. Thomas Paine
English and American political activist
February 9th, 1737 - June 8th, 1809
