"I 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."
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"Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man."
Thomas Paine"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it."
Thomas Paine"The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion."
Thomas Paine"Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one."
Thomas Paine"The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security."
Thomas Paine"We have it in our power to begin the world over again."
Thomas Paine"Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us."
Thomas Paine"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph."
Thomas Paine"I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace."
Thomas Paine"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace."
Thomas Paine"An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot."
Thomas Paine"'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"My country is the world, and my religion is to do good."
Thomas Paine"The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection."
Thomas Paine"Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one."
Thomas Paine"Time makes more converts than reason."
Thomas Paine"A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right."
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