Thomas Paine Quotes & Sayings

“The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.”

“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”

“A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right.”

“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.”

“We have it in our power to begin the world over again.”

“Character is much easier kept than recovered.”

“I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace.”

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

“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.”

“The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.”