Thomas Paine “When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon.” Thomas Paine Topics:Liberty 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
