Thomas paine
“The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.” ~ Thomas Paine
“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.
Belief
It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself. Infidelity does not consist in believing, or in disbelieving, it consists
Moderation
“Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice” ~ Thomas Paine
Thought for the Day “…the slavery of fear has made men afraid to think.” ~ Thomas Paine
Thought for the Day “Truth never envelops itself in mystery, and the mystery in which it is at any time enveloped is the work of its antagonist, and never of itself.
“Every religion is good that teaches man to be good; and I know of none that instructs him to be bad.” ~ Thomas Paine
Thought of the Day “To argue with a man who has renounced his reason is like giving medicine to the dead.” ~ Thomas Paine
“Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.
Thought for the Day “I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy.
“Men who look upon themselves born to reign, and others to obey, soon grow insolent. Selected from the rest of mankind, their minds are early poisoned by importance;
“When it shall be said in any country in the world, my poor are happy; neither ignorance nor distress is to be found among them; my jails are empty of