A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right. Thomas Paine
Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them. Thomas Paine
Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one. Thomas Paine
It is an affront to treat falsehood with complaisance. Thomas Paine
That government is best which governs least. Thomas Paine
The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security. Thomas Paine
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. Thomas Paine
To say that any people are not fit for freedom, is to make poverty their choice, and to say they had rather be loaded with taxes than not. Thomas Paine
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