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.”
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.
Question the truth of statements.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- media consumption
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify information?
- What biases might blind you to falsehoods?
Lies can be subtle and hard to detect.