The most influential famous phrases of Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine was an influential English writer, thinker and political activist who played a crucial role in the American Revolution. He was born in 1737, in a small town in England. In his adulthood, he meets Benjamín Franklin, with whom he does very good crumbs. Thanks to this friendship, in 1774 he arrives in Philadelphia and ends up working in the Pennsylvania Magazine, where he exposes problems ignored by society.

Paine, Write about slavery, the rejection of British politics in India, the defense of women's rights and criticism of practices such as animal abuse. Next, we expose some of this author's famous phrases, extracted his most important works.

Content

• Famous phrases in 'The Age of Reason'
• Celebres phrases in 'Common sense'
• Famous phrases in 'The Rights of Man'
• Famous phrases in 'The American Crisis'
• Famous phrases in 'Letter for recipients'
• Famous phrases in 'Speech to the Teófilos'
  • References

Famous phrases in 'The Age of Reason'

'The age of reason' is a lay allegation against clericalism and institutionalized churches in general. Here, we can see Thomas Paine's vision about religious systems.

It is the duty of every man, to the extent that his capacity is allowed, detect and expose the illusion and error. But nature has not given all talent for that purpose; And among those who are given such talent, there is often a lack of disposition or courage to do so.

Of all the religious systems that have been invented, there is no more derogatory for the almighty, less edifying for man, more disgusting for reason, and more contradictory in itself, than Christianity. It is too absurd to be credible, impossible to convince and too inconsistent for practice, hinders the heart or produces only atheists and fans.

I believe in one God, and nothing more; And I hope there is happiness beyond this life. I believe in the equality of man, and I believe that religious duties consist of doing justice, loving mercy and striving to make our fellow men happy.

The most formidable weapon against any type of error is the reason. I have never used any other, and I trust that I will never.

Celebres phrases in 'Common sense'

The quotes of 'common sense', the work of 1776, reflect a forceful allegation in favor of independence. This book was an impressive dissemination success and marked a before and after in the independence mood of the settlers.

The small islands that are not able to protect themselves are perfect for the kingdoms to take them under their care, but it is absurd to assume that a continent will be perpetually governed by an island.

Society occurs due to our needs, and the government, due to our evil.

Give me freedom, or give me death.

The government, like the dress, is the distinctive mark of lost innocence; Los Palacios de los Reyes are built on the ruins of the Paradise bundles.

Time turns more people than reason.

Famous phrases in 'The Rights of Man'

In this treaty, Paine defends the French Revolution and Democratic Republican Constitutionalism. Also, criticizes, the hereditary and aristocratic elements of the English system. Some of the most outstanding appointments are the following.

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

Taxes are not uploaded to make wars, but wars are made to raise taxes.

When it is necessary to do something, the whole heart and soul should be put for it, or not try.

Reason obeys itself; And ignorance is subjected to whatever it is dictated.

My mind is my own church.

Tolerance is not the opposite of intolerance, but it is the falsification of the same. Both are despotisms.

Famous phrases in 'The American Crisis'

These are the times that challenge the souls of men.

Discussing with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy is to despise humanity, is like giving medicine to a dead man, or trying to convert an atheist through the Scriptures.

Men who sincerely defend their freedom, will always worry about any circumstance that threatens it.

When we reflect on the dangers that we have been saved and reflect on the blessings we have received, it would be sinful to be idle and be desperate.

Famous phrases in 'Letter for recipients'

This is a brief writing in which Thomas Paine publicly leaves his position on the British system. Thus, it is pronounced in favor of a democratic constitutional convention, in order to abolish the monarchy.

Moderation in temperament is always a virtue; But moderation of principles is a kind of vice.

There are two types of men in the nation, those who pay taxes and those who receive and live from taxes.

Famous phrases in 'Speech to the Teófilos'

Most religious sectors attacked Paine's work, claiming that he had implanted an alleged 'atheism' in the population. However, this author founded in France the sect of the theophiles, lovers of God and of men whose ideas we can see below.

When, at first, we think of a creator, our ideas seem indefinite and confusing; But if we philosophically reason, those ideas can be easily ordered and simplified. It is a being, whose power is equal to its will.

Theophiles do not call themselves disciples of this or that man. They use the wise precepts that have been transmitted by writers from all countries and from all times.

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References

• Paine, t. (1775). The American crisis. Penguin Books.
• Paine, t. (1776). Common sense.
• Paine, t. (1791). The rights of man. Printed by j.S. Jordan, No. 166. London England.
• Paine, t. (1792). Letter Addressed to The Ardressers. Gale Ecco.
• Paine, t. (1794). The age of reason: an investigation into the true and fabulous theology. Printed by barots. Paris France.
• Paine, t. (1798). A discourse delivered by Thomas Paine At the Society of TheOphilanthropists. Gale Ecco.
• Pisarello, g. Thomas Paine vindication. Magazine of Political Studies (New Time). No. 105. July-September 1999.