Maxioms by Thomas Paine
Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.
Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.
It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.
It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.
If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace
If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace
Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the read more
Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.
'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, read more
'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.
