More Words of Wisdom:

Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine was born in England and died in America.  He was an intellectual, scholar, and Atlantic revolutionary.   He wrote Rights of Man and Common Sense.

"Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man."

"Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one."

"That government is best which governs least."

"I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy."

"If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately."

"Lead, follow, or get out of the way."

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.

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

"The Vatican is a dagger in the heart of Italy."

"Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it."

(Top)

Layout, style sheets, scripting and graphic design by Justin Raines