Political Quotes

Thomas Paine: The ministers of Britain may rage as they please, but our part is to conquer their armies.

On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
The ministers of Britain may rage as they please, but our part is to conquer their armies.
Said by
Thomas Paine

Editor's note · Context

From "The American Crisis," this passage asserts the American objective amidst British political opposition.

Share

More from Thomas Paine

Jan 1, 1791

It was become evident, that no constitution, worthy of being called by that name, could be established on anything less than a national ground.

gutenberg.org
Jan 1, 1791

He must now show that every one in the line of hereditary succession was a Solomon, or his title is not good to be a king.

gutenberg.org
Jan 1, 1791

The animosity of the English nation, it is very well remembered, ran high; and, had the true principles of Liberty been as well understood then as they now promise to be, it is probable the Nation would not have patiently submitted to so…

gutenberg.org
Jan 1, 1791

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.

gutenberg.org