Quotes by Paine, Thomas

It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry. >>

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

It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful t >>

Quotations about Government

Governments need to have both shepherds and butchers. >>

Thou camest out of thy mother's belly without government, thou hast li >>

A government, for protecting business only, is but a carcass, and soon >>

Society in every state is a blessing, but Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

Paine, Thomas