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 PaineI bring reason to your ears, and, in language as plain as ABC, hold up truth to your eyes.
Thomas PaineIt is a position not to be controverted, that the earth ... was and ever would have continued to be, the COMMON PROPERTY OF THE HUMAN RACE.
Thomas PaineA body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.
Thomas Paine