He, who survives his reputation, lives out of despite himself, like a man listening to his own reproach.
Thomas PaineA government of our own is our natural right; and when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced, that it is infinitely wiser and safer, to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while we have it in our power, than to trust such an interesting event to time and chance.
Thomas PaineIt is important that we should never lose sight of this distinction. We must not confuse the peoples with their governments.
Thomas Paine