War involves in its progress such a train of unforeseen circumstances that no human wisdom can calculate the end; it has but one thing certain, and that is to increase taxes. Thomas Paine Wisdom
'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. Thomas Paine Business
The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection. Thomas Paine Smile
I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace. Thomas Paine Peace
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. '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. Thomas Paine Death
A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right. Thomas Paine Wisdom
I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy. Thomas Paine Equality
Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one. Thomas Paine Best
'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. Thomas Paine Politics
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. '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. Thomas Paine Fear
Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us. Thomas Paine Women
Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law. Thomas Paine Religion
The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection. Thomas Paine Strength
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. '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. Thomas Paine Strength
Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one. Thomas Paine Society