Thomas Paine — "The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance."

"The only religion that can stand the test of time is that which is founded on the immutable principles of good and evil."

"The present age will hereafter merit to be called the Age of Reason."

"When the rich plunder the poor of his rights, it becomes an example to the poor to plunder the rich of his property."

"It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry."

"To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like administering medicine to the dead, or endeavoring to conv…"