Thomas Paine

He that is the author of war lets loose the whole contagion of hell and opens a vein that bleeds a nation to death.

Thomas Paine

He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.

Thomas Paine

He, who survives his reputation, lives out of despite himself, like a man listening to his own reproach.

Thomas Paine

How necessary it is at all times to watch against the attempted encroachment of power, and to prevent its running to excess.

Thomas Paine

Human language is local and changeable, and is therefore incapable of being used as the means of unchangeable and universal information.

Thomas Paine

Human nature is not of itself vicious.

Thomas Paine

I believe in one God, and no more; and I hope for happiness beyond this life. I believe in the equality of humans; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow creatures happy.

Thomas Paine

I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy.

Thomas Paine

If nobody will be so kind as to become my foe, I shall need no more fleets nor armies, and shall be forced to reduce my taxes.

Thomas Paine

Immediate necessity makes many things convenient, which if continued would grow into oppressions. Expedience and right are different things.

Thomas Paine