Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.
Thomas Paine quote He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself.
Thomas Paine quote From such beginnings of governments, what could be expected, but a continual system of war and extortion?
Thomas Paine quote Character is much easier kept than recovered.
Thomas Paine quote Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man.
Thomas Paine quote But such is the irresistable nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants is the liberty of appearing.
Thomas Paine quote A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right.
Thomas Paine quote 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.
Thomas Paine quote Biography
English political theorist, 1737-1809
