Of all the tyrannies that affect mankind, tyranny in religion is the worst. Thomas Paine affectbadmankind Change image and share on social
It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself. Infidelity does not consist in believing, or in disbelieving, it consists in professing to believe what he does not believe. Thomas Paine believeconsistdisbelieve share on social
My country is the world, and my religion is to do good. Thomas Paine countrygoodreligion 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
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
The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance. Thomas Paine consistdespotismfear Change image and share on social
Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it. Thomas Paine dictateignoranceobey Change image and share on social
A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice. Thomas Paine goodmoderatelymoderation Change image and share on social
'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 approvebusinessconduct Change image and share on social