Thomas Paine ( 10 of 42 )
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
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.
We have it in our power to begin the world over again.
We have it in our power to begin the world over again.
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.
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 necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself. Infidelity does not consist in read more
It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself. Infidelity does not consist in believing or in disbelieving; it consists in professing to believe what he does not believe.
My mind is my own church.
My mind is my own church.
What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value.
What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value.
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
There are two distinct classes of what are called thoughts: those that we produce in ourselves by reflection and the read more
There are two distinct classes of what are called thoughts: those that we produce in ourselves by reflection and the act of thinking, and those that bolt into the mind of their own accord
