Thomas Paine was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He was an English-born American political activist, author, poet, philosopher, political theorist and revolutionary.
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Is it not a species of blasphemy to call the New Testament revealed religion, when we see in it such contradictions and absurdities. Go to Quote / Comment
The moral duty of man consists of imitating the moral goodness and beneficence of God manifested in the creation towards all his creatures. Everything of persecution and revenge between man and man, and everything of cruelty to animals is a violation of moral duty. Go to Quote / Comment
Everything that is right or natural pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'Tis time to part. Go to Quote / Comment
It has been the political career of this man to begin with hypocrisy, proceed with arrogance, and finish with contempt Go to Quote / Comment
The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security. Go to Quote / Comment