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Principles Quotes by Thomas Paine
- It is for the good of nations, and not for the emolument or aggrandizement of particular individuals, that government ought to be established, and that…
- The mere man of pleasure is miserable in old age, and the mere drudge in business is but little better, whereas, natural philosophy, mathematical and…
- The study of theology, as it stands in Christian churches, is the study of nothing; it is founded on nothing; it rests on no principles;…
- The danger to which the success of revolutions is most exposed, is that of attempting them before the principles on which they proceed, and the…
- The Grecians and Romans were strongly possessed of the spirit of liberty but not the principle, for at the time they were determined not to…
- Those words, temperate and moderate, are words either of political cowardice, or of cunning, or seduction. A thing, moderately good is not so good as…
- And as to you, Sir, treacherous in private friendship and a hypocrite in public life, the world will be puzzled to decide whether you are…
- The declaration which says that God visits the sins of the fathers upon the children is contrary to every principle of moral justice.
- I draw my idea of the form of government from a principle in nature, which no art can overturn, viz. that the more simple any…
- It has been the error of the schools to teach astronomy, and all the other sciences, and subjects of natural philosophy, as accomplishments only; whereas…
- A single legislature, on account of the superabundance of its power, and the uncontrolled rabidity of its execution, becomes as dangerous to the principles of…
- ...the true greatness of a nation is founded on principles of humanity.
- 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto…
- Every science has for its basis a system of principles as fixed and unalterable as those by which the universe is regulated and governed. Man…
- An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.
- Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.
- Could the peaceable principle of the Quakers be universally established, arms and the art of war would be wholly extirpated: But we live not in…
- I believe in one God, and no more; and I hope for happiness beyond this life. I believe in the equality of humans; and I…
- The Almighty Lecturer, by displaying the principles of science in the structure of the universe, has invited man to study and to imitation. It is…
- The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything…
- It is never to be expected in a revolution that every man is to change his opinion at the same moment. There never yet was…
- I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. Tis the business of little…
- The study of theology, as it stands in the Christian churches, is the study of nothing; it is founded on nothing; it rests on no…
More Principles Quotes
- I know how the American people care for that democratic principle. They want to see their vote respected. As we in Haiti… — Jean-Bertrand Aristide
- The universal order and the personal order are nothing but different expressions and manifestations of a common underlying principle. — Marcus Aurelius
- I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle. — Jane Austen
- While the soul is in mortal sin, nothing can profit it; none of its good works merit an eternal reward, since they… — Teresa of Avila
- A house must be built on solid foundations if it is to last. The same principle applies to man, otherwise he too… — Sai Baba
- That the state of knowledge in any country will exert a directive influence on the general system of instruction adopted in it,… — Charles Babbage
- The United Nations should become a proactive agent in the dissemination of democratic principles. — Michelle Bachelet
- Power is action; the electoral principle is discussion. No political action is possible when discussion is permanently established. — Honore de Balzac
- The award is important in order to bring people to the movie theater. That's the only principle meaning of any award. — Javier Bardem
- I'm not after fame and success and fortune and power. It's mostly that I want to have a good job and have… — Drew Barrymore
- Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost. — John Quincy Adams
- The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the… — John Quincy Adams