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Thomas Paine

~ 1737 - 1809

Thomas Paine was an English-born American political activist, philosopher, and revolutionary. He is best known for his influential pamphlet "Common Sense," which advocated for American independence from British rule. Paine's writings and ideals played a significant role in shaping the American Revolution and promoting democratic governance.

  1. If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.

    Thomas Paine
    #trouble#peace#sacrifice

  2. 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
    #moderation#virtue#principle

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

    Thomas Paine
    #reputation#character#perception

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

    Thomas Paine
    #world#goodness#inclusivity

  5. The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

    Thomas Paine
    #world#humanity#goodness

  6. I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace.

    Thomas Paine
    #peace#sacrifice#future

  7. The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

    Thomas Paine
    #conflict#triumph#glory

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

    Thomas Paine
    #freedom#sacrifice#effort

  9. Who dares not speak his free thought is a slave.

    Thomas Paine
    #speech#freedom#courage

  10. He who dares not offend cannot be honest.

    Thomas Paine
    #honesty#courage#integrity