Thomas Paine

Suspicion is a mental picture seen through an imaginary keyhole

Suspicion is a mental picture seen through an imaginary keyhole

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

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

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

Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions read more

Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law

The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.

The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.