The strength and power of despotism cons... by Thomas Paine | We Heart Quotes

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The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance.

- Thomas Paine

Other quotes by Thomas Paine

Equality Man

I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy.

- Thomas Paine

Character

Character is much easier kept than recovered.

- Thomas Paine

Value

What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value.

- Thomas Paine

Duty Will

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 Paine

Men

These are the times that try men's souls.

- Thomas Paine

Truth

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

- Thomas Paine

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