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“Any system of religion that has anything in it that shocks the mind of a child, cannot be true.”

Thomas Paine · Religion

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Thomas Paine

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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Thomas Paine

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.

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Thomas Paine

We have it in our power to begin the world over again.

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Thomas Paine

Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil in its worst state an intolerable one.

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