Many a person who could not comprehend Rousseau, and would be puzzled by Montesquieu, could understand Paine as an open book. He wrote with a clarity, a sharpness of outline and exactness of speech that even a schoolboy should be able to grasp.

Every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward

Invention is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration

A good idea is never lost. Even though its originator or possessor may die, it will someday be reborn in the mind of another.

All bibles are man-made.

Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless.

Work while others are wishing.