That there are men in all countries who get their living by war, and by keeping up the quarrels of nations, is as shocking as it is true; but when those who are concerned in the government of a country,…

Quote by Thomas Paine

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Therefore we say that a lying Spirit has been in the mouth of the writers...

Therefore we say that a lying Spirit has been in the mouth of the writers...

My country is the world, and my religion is to do good.

My country is the world, and my religion is to do good.

It is far better that we admitted a thousand devils to roam at large than...

It is far better that we admitted a thousand devils to roam at large than...

For my own part, my belief in the perfection of the Deity will not permit...

For my own part, my belief in the perfection of the Deity will not permit...

From such beginnings of governments, what could be expected, but a continual system of war...

From such beginnings of governments, what could be expected, but a continual system of war...

It is the direction and not the magnitude which is to be taken into consideration.

It is the direction and not the magnitude which is to be taken into consideration.

Society is produced by our wants and government by our wickedness.

Society is produced by our wants and government by our wickedness.

There are two distinct classes of what are called thoughts: those that we produce in...

There are two distinct classes of what are called thoughts: those that we produce in...

I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in...

I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in...

It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that...

It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that...

One of the strongest natural proofs of the folly of hereditary right in kings is,...

One of the strongest natural proofs of the folly of hereditary right in kings is,...

'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and...

'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and...

Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for...

Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for...

A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it the superficial appearance of...

A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it the superficial appearance of...

The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance.

The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance.

Reason and Ignorance, the opposites of each other, influence the great bulk of mankind. If...

Reason and Ignorance, the opposites of each other, influence the great bulk of mankind. If...

These are times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will,...

These are times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will,...

To live with our enemies as if they may some time become our friends, and...

To live with our enemies as if they may some time become our friends, and...

It is better to decide a difference between enemies than friends, for one of our...

It is better to decide a difference between enemies than friends, for one of our...

Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their...

Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their...

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to...

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to...

Your enemy is never a villain in his own eyes. Keep this in mind, it...

Your enemy is never a villain in his own eyes. Keep this in mind, it...