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Atheism Quote by Thomas Paine

“Is it more probable that nature should go out of her course, or that a man should tell a lie? We have never seen, in our time, nature go out of her course; but we have good reason to believe that millions of lies have been told in the same time.” quote by Thomas Paine
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“Is it more probable that nature should go out of her course, or that a man should tell a lie? We have never seen, in our time, nature go out of her course; but we have good reason to believe that millions of lies have been told in the same time.”

Thomas Paine

About This Quote

Source Essay: Common Sense, 1776 (paraphrased)

Human nature stays consistent; lies are abundant and often unnoticed.

In simple terms: Nature is steady; lies are many.

Key Takeaway

Question the truth of statements.

Themes

truth deception human nature

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • media consumption
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

philosophy critical thinking ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify information?
  • What biases might blind you to falsehoods?
A Different Perspective

Lies can be subtle and hard to detect.

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