Quotes By Thomas Paine

It is an affront to treat falsehood with complaisance.

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

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

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.

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.

My country is the world, and my religion is to do good.

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.