Maxioms by Thomas Paine
When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon.
When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon.
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.
He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this read more
He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
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.
When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary
When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary
