“Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts.” Thomas Paine
“When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.” Thomas Paine
“But such is the irresistable nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants is the liberty of appearing.” Thomas Paine LibertyNatureTruth
“The abilities of man must fall short on one side or the other, like too scanty a blanket when you are abed. If you pull it upon your shoulders, your feet are left bare; if you thrust it down to your feet, your shoulders are uncovered.” Thomas Paine
