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

~Thomas Paine

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That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly.

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An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.

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Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.

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Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.

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

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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.

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

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

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Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Writer

Born: January 29th, 1737

Died: June 8th, 1809

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