More quotes by Thomas Paine

"He who dares not offend cannot be honest."
"It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry."
"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."
"We have it in our power to begin the world over again."