“That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly.”

-Thomas Paine

“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.”

-Thomas Paine

“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”

-Thomas Paine

“Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property… Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.”

-Thomas Paine

“Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.”

-Thomas Paine

“The greatest remedy for anger is delay.”

-Thomas Paine