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Of all the tyrannies that affect mankind, tyranny in religion is the worst.

~Thomas Paine

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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.

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When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.

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My mind is my own church.

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'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.

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The abilities of man must fall short on one side or the other, like too scanty a blanket when you are abed. If you pull it upon your shoulders, your feet are left bare; if you thrust it down to your feet, your shoulders are uncovered.

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My country is the world, and my religion is to do good.

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The whole religious complexion of the modern world is due to the absence from Jerusalem of a lunatic asylum.

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Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law.

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We can only reason from what is; we can reason on actualities, but not on possibilities.

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Writer

Born: January 29th, 1737

Died: June 8th, 1809

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