Thomas Paine

Suspicion is a mental picture seen through an imaginary keyhole

Suspicion is a mental picture seen through an imaginary keyhole

Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

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

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

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is read more

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.