Thomas Paine: “If conquered, she is ruined; and if ruined, poor; consequently the trade will be a trifle, and her credit doubtful.”

When it becomes necessary to do anything, the whole heart and soul should go into the measure, or not attempt it.

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…

He pities the plumage, but forgets the dying bird.

Because aristocracy has a tendency to deteriorate the human species.