Thomas Paine Quotes
Let them call me a rebel and I welcome it; I feel no concern from it; but I should suffer the misery of demons should I make a whore of my soul.
The supposed quietude of a good man allures the ruffian; while on the other hand, arms like laws discourage the keep the invader and the plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property. -- Writings of Thomas Paine at 56 (1894)
...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 the use of them.
Moderation in temper is always a virtue, but moderation in principle is always a vice.
He who dares not to offend cannot be honest.
Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.
He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression.
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.
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