List of quotes from Thomas Paine
"My country is the world, and my religion is to do good."
by Thomas Paine
"Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil in its worst state, an intolerable one."
by Thomas Paine
"The most formidable weapon against errors of every kind is reason."
by Thomas Paine
"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection." by Thomas Paine
"Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph."
by Common Sense Thomas Paine
"Such is the irresistible nature of truth that all it asks, and all it wants, is the liberty of appearing."
by Thomas Paine
"I fear not, I see not reason for fear. In the end we will be the victors. For though at times the flame of liberty may cease to shine, the ember will never expire."
by Thomas Paine