On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
The proposition is an universal affront to the rank which man holds in the creation, and an indignity to him who placed him there.
Said by
Thomas Paine
Source
gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “The proposition is an universal affront to the rank which man holds in the creation, and an indignity to him who placed…”
Editor's note · Context
Paine argues that the British proposition for the American colonists is a profound insult to human dignity and the divine order of creation.
Share
More from Thomas Paine
Jan 1, 1791
Many of the facts were in themselves principles; such as the declaration of American Independence, and the treaty of alliance between France and America, which recognised the natural rights of man, and justified resistance to oppression.
Jan 1, 1791
The Aristocracy had hitherto opposed the despotism of the Court, and affected the language of patriotism; but it opposed it as its rival (as the English Barons opposed King John) and it now opposed the nation from the same motives.
Jan 1, 1791
When it becomes necessary to do anything, the whole heart and soul should go into the measure, or not attempt it.
Jan 1, 1791
It has nothing to dread from attacks; truth has given it an establishment, and time will record it with a name as lasting as his own.