Thomas PaineA collection of 44 posts

Power

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

Peace

I prefer peace. But if trouble must come let it come in my time so that my chi...

Peace

If there must be trouble let it be in my day that my child may have peace.

Nature

But such is the irresistable nature of truth that all it asks and all it wants...

Nature

Human nature is not of itself vicious.

Motivation

The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph.

Courage

When men yield up the privilege of thinking the last shadow of liberty quits th...

Courage

These are the times that try men's souls.

Happiness

It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself....

Great

Those who want to reap the benefits of this great nation must bear the fatigue o...