On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
If universal peace, civilisation, and commerce are ever to be the happy lot of man, it cannot be accomplished but by a revolution in the system of governments.
Said by
Thomas Paine
Source
gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “If universal peace, civilisation, and commerce are ever to be the happy lot of man, it cannot be accomplished but by a…”
Editor's note · Context
In "Rights of Man," Paine argues that achieving universal peace, civilization, and commerce requires a fundamental transformation in the existing systems of government.
Share
More from Thomas Paine
Jan 1, 1791
As to what are called national religions, we may, with as much propriety, talk of national Gods.
Jan 1, 1791
I do not believe that any two men, on what are called doctrinal points, think alike who think at all.
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
But as religion is very improperly made a political machine, and the reality of it is thereby destroyed, I will conclude this work with stating in what light religion appears to me.