Thomas Paine: “Her conduct towards America is a compound of rage and lunacy; she aims at the government of it, yet preserves neither…”

The Parliaments on their part insisted that they had not only a right to remonstrate, but to reject; and on this ground they were always supported by the nation.

To account for this sudden transition, it is proper to observe that there are two distinct species of popularity; the one excited by merit, and the other by resentment.

But from such opposition the French Revolution, instead of suffering, receives an homage.

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