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. - Thomas Paine 1 Share Now -
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. - Thomas Paine 3 Share Now -
To establish any mode to abolish war, however advantageous it might be to Nations, would be to take from such Government the most lucrative of its branches. - Thomas Paine 4 Share Now -
The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion. - Thomas Paine 5 Share Now -
He that rebels against reason is a real rebel, but he that in defence of reason rebels against tyranny has a better title to Defender of the Faith, than George the Third. - Thomas Paine 7 Share Now -
When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon. - Thomas Paine 9 Share Now -
If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. - Thomas Paine 10 Share Now -
