Thomas Paine: “It is made up of a band of parasites, living in luxurious indolence, out of the public taxes.”

I know the value of moral instruction, and I have seen the danger of the contrary.

A knowledge of the practice was then joined to the theory; and all that was wanting to give it real existence was opportunity.

War is their trade, plunder and revenue their objects.

When it becomes necessary to do anything, the whole heart and soul should go into the measure, or not attempt it.