On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
Death is not the monarch of the dead, but of the dying.
Said by
Thomas Paine
Source
gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “Death is not the monarch of the dead, but of the dying.”
Editor's note · Context
In a satirical address to a British general, Paine offers a profound observation on the nature of death, distinguishing its dominion over the living rather than the already deceased.
Share
More from Thomas Paine
Jan 1, 1791
In contemplating revolutions, it is easy to perceive that they may arise from two distinct causes; the one, to avoid or get rid of some great calamity; the other, to obtain some great and positive good; and the two may be distinguished by…
Jan 1, 1791
Never did so great an opportunity offer itself to England, and to all Europe, as is produced by the two Revolutions of America and France.
Jan 1, 1791
In those which proceed from the former cause, the temper becomes incensed and soured; and the redress, obtained by danger, is too often sullied by revenge.
Jan 1, 1791
When a nation changes its opinion and habits of thinking, it is no longer to be governed as before; but it would not only be wrong, but bad policy, to attempt by force what ought to be accomplished by reason.