More Quotes by Thomas Paine
The trade of governing has always been monopolized by the most ignorant and the most rascally individuals of mankind.
To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.
He who dares not offend cannot be honest.
Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to 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 his country; but he that stands it NOW, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
You cannot undermine police authority and then complain about rising crime.
When all other rights are taken away, the right of rebellion is made perfect.
Government is best which governs least
Ye that dare oppose, not only tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth!
I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace.
