Thomas Paine
Born: 02-08-1737
Thomas Paine was an influential political philosopher and writer, best known for his works "Common Sense" and "The Rights of Man." Born in England in 1737, he became a pivotal figure in the American and French revolutions, advocating for independence and republicanism. Paine's eloquent, accessible prose galvanized public opinion against tyranny, cementing his legacy as a champion of liberty and enlightenment ideals.
Book summaries for books written by Thomas Paine
Quotes
The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.
Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil.
It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.
Character is much easier kept than recovered.
The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind.
The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.
Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it.
The duty of a true patriot is to protect his country from its government.
A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right.
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression.
The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.