...Thomas did not believe the resurrection [John 20:25], and, as they say, would not believe without having ocular and manual demonstration himself. So neither will I, and the reason is equally as good for me, and for every other person, as for Thomas.
Thomas PaineThe first was a government of priestcraft, the second of conquerors, and the third of reason.
Thomas PaineThe representative system of government is calculated to produce the wisest laws, by collecting wisdom where it can be found.
Thomas Paine