He who is the author of a war lets loose the whole contagion of hell and opens a vein that bleeds a nation to death. Thomas Paine authorbleedcontagion Change image and share on social
The Vatican is a dagger in the heart of Italy. Thomas Paine daggerheartitaly Change image and share on social
Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law. Thomas Paine establishfeaturelaw Change image and share on social
Time makes more converts than reason. Thomas Paine convertmakereason Change image and share on social
The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion. Thomas Paine brothercountrygood Change image and share on social
Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one. Thomas Paine badblessevil Change image and share on social
Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them. Thomas Paine abidearmawe Change image and share on social
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 defencedefenderfaith Change image and share on social
If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. Thomas Paine childdaypeace Change image and share on social
A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right. Thomas Paine appearancehabitlong Change image and share on social
