Thomas Paine Quotes

A man may write himself out of reputation when nobody else can do it.

The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheaply we esteem too lightly 'tis dearness only that gives everything its value.

My own mind is my own church.

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.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must like men undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will in this crisis shrink from the service of their country but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny like hell is not easily conquered yet we have this consolation with us that the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph.

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

It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself.