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

The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.
Thomas Paine

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

He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine

Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man.
Thomas Paine