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
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
The Vatican is a dagger in the heart of Italy. Thomas Paine daggerheartitaly 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
Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us. Thomas Paine angelcharactergod Change image and share on social
Any system of religion that has anything in it that shocks the mind of a child, cannot be true. Thomas Paine childmindreligion 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
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
Those who want to reap the benefits of this great nation must bear the fatigue of supporting it. Thomas Paine bearbenefitfatigue Change image and share on social