Thomas Paine “He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.” Thomas Paine Topics:DutyEnemyLiberty View all quotes by Thomas Paine →
“Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.” Thomas Paine
“Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.” Thomas Paine
