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Thomas Paine was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He was an English-born American political activist, author, poet, philosopher, political theorist and revolutionary.


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Quote Left The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly it is dearness only that gives everything its value. 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. Quote Right
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Quote Left Character is much easier kept than recovered. Quote Right
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Quote Left Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one Quote Right
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Quote Left Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one. Quote Right
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Quote Left Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man. Quote Right
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