Every science has for its basis a system of principles as fixed and unalterable as those by which the universe is regulated and governed. Man cannot make principles; he can only discover them. Thomas Paine basisdiscoverfix Change image and share on social
I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace. Thomas Paine childlivepeace Change image and share on social
One good schoolmaster is of more use than a hundred priests. Thomas Paine goodhundredpriest Change image and share on social
What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. Thomas Paine cheapdearnessesteem Change image and share on social
Suspicion is the companion of mean souls, and the bane of all good society. Thomas Paine banecompaniongood Change image and share on social
An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot. Thomas Paine armypenetrateprinciple Change image and share on social
When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon. Thomas Paine horizonlibertyman Change image and share on social
The whole religious complexion of the modern world is due to the absence from Jerusalem of a lunatic asylum. Thomas Paine absenceasylumcomplexion Change image and share on social
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 abolishadvantageousbranch Change image and share on social
To say that any people are not fit for freedom, is to make poverty their choice, and to say they had rather be loaded with taxes than not. Thomas Paine choicefitfreedom Change image and share on social
