Thomas Paine Quotes

English - Writer | January 29, 1737 - June 8, 1809

The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.

Thomas Paine

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Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.

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The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

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A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right.

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I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. '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.

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The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

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We have it in our power to begin the world over again.

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Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.

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Character is much easier kept than recovered.

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I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace.

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Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

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Those who want to reap the benefits of this great nation must bear the fatigue of supporting it.

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