It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same.
Thomas Paine quote Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.
Thomas Paine quote Lead, follow, or get out of the way.
Thomas Paine quote It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself. Infidelity does not consist in believing or in disbelieving; it consists in professing to believe what he does not believe.
Thomas Paine quote If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.
Thomas Paine quote If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately.
Thomas Paine quote Human nature is not of itself vicious.
Thomas Paine quote I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy.
Thomas Paine quote Biography
English political theorist, 1737-1809
