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Thomas Paine Quotes

Biography: Thomas Paine is known for his influential writings during the American... more Biography: Thomas Paine is known for his influential writings during the American Revolution, particularly "Common Sense" and "The American Crisis." Born in England in 1737, Paine's works inspired colonists to pursue independence. He later participated in the French Revolution and advocated for human rights and reason. less
"An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot"
Tags: Inspiration, Philosophy, Wisdom, Leadership, Influence
"Society is produced by our wants and government by our wickedness"
Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Society, Morality, Politics
"The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark"
Tags: Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Transformation, Awareness
"A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right"
Tags: Perception, Psychology, Ethics, Morality, Conformity
"The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection"
Tags: Resilience, Perseverance, Positivity, Growth, Courage
"Character is much easier kept than recovered"
Tags: Ethics, Integrity, Trust, Values, Character
"Common sense will tell us that the power which hath endeavoured to subdue us is of all others the most improper to defend us"
Tags: Independence, Power, Oppression, Reason, Self-governance
"The duty of a true patriot is to protect his country from its government"
Tags: Government, Activism, Patriotism, Duty, Protection
"We have it in our power to begin the world over again"
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Empowerment, Change, Hope
"Time makes more converts than reason"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Change, Transformation, Belief
"Government even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one"
Tags: Human nature, Government, Political philosophy, Political theory, Thomas paine
"He who dares not offend cannot be honest"
Tags: Courage, Authenticity, Truth, Integrity, Honesty
"My country is the world, and my religion is to do good"
Tags: Compassion, Ethics, Selflessness, Altruism, Worldview
"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value"
Tags: Perception, Human nature, Gratitude, Effort, Sacrifice
"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph"
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Success, Perseverance, Determination
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