” Thomas Paine quotes (English born American Writer and political pamphleteer, whose 'Common Sense' and 'Crisis' papers were important influences on the American Revolution. 1737-1809) Similar Quotes. About: Society quotes. Add to Chapter...

These are times that try mien's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow

Is it popular to pay our debts, to do justice, to defend the injured and insulted country, to protect the aged and the infant, and give top liberty a land to live in? Then must taxation, as the means by which these things are done, be popular likewi

It has been the political career of this man to begin with hypocrisy, proceed with arrogance, and finish with contempt

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

Time makes more converts than reason.

Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts

Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law

We can only reason from what is; we can reason on actualities, but not on possibilities