Thomas Paine1737–1809The quotations of
Thomas Paine
American Founding Father, philosopher, and political activist
1737–1809
49 quotes, most often on America, Freedom and Truth & Lies. Part of the Founding Fathers collection.
It is the duty of every man, so far as his ability extends, to detect and expose delusion and error.
The Theophilanthropist: Containing Critical, Moral, Theological and Literary Essays, in Monthly Numbers, p. 387- Discourse to the Theophilanthropists (1798)
- Discourse to the Theophilanthropists (1798)
An army of principles will penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.
Agrarian Justice (1797)I care not how affluent some may be, provided that none be miserable in consequence of it.
Agrarian Justice (1797)To God, and not to man, are all men to account for their belief.
Discourse to the Theophilanthropists (1798)The moral principle of revolutions is to instruct, not to destroy.
First Principles of Government (1795)- First Principles of Government (1795)
The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind.
Common Sense (1776), Part 1In contextSociety is produced by our wants, and government by our wickedness
Common Sense (1776), Part 1In context- Common Sense (1776), Part 1In context
In the following pages I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense
Common Sense (1776), Part 2In context- Common Sense (1776), Part 2In context
- Common Sense (1776), Part 2In context
There is something very absurd, in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island.
Common Sense (1776), Part 2In context
