"He who dares not offend cannot be..." - Quote by Thomas Paine

“Common sense will tell us, thatthe power which hath endeavoured to subdue us, is of all others, themost improper to defend us.”

“It is from our enemies that we often gain excellent maxims, and are frequently surprised into reason by their mistakes.”

“Call to mind the sentiments which nature has engraved on the heart of every citizen, and which take a new force when they are solemnly recognised by all:-For a nation to love liberty, it is sufficient that she knows it; and to be free, it is sufficient that she wills it.”

“No legacy is so rich as honesty.”

“One must not cheat anyone, not even the world of its victory.”

“The worst mistake that a statesman can make is to promise victory and to see it dashed, the hopes dashed.”

“Cowardice is no virtue.”

“Whatever you do, you need courage.”

“When once a man is launched on such an adventure as this, he must bid farewell to hopes and fears, otherwise death or deliverance will both come too late to save his honor and his reason. Ho, my beauties!”