See the “Common Sense” in These Thomas Paine Quotes
Character
“Character is much easier kept than recovered.”
Thomas Paine
Courage
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.”
Thomas Paine
Belief
“It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself.”
Thomas Paine
Reputation
“Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.”
Thomas Paine
Business
“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”
Thomas Paine
Optimism
“The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.”
Thomas Paine
Beginning
“We have it in our power to begin the world over again.”
Thomas Paine
Character
“What we obtain too cheap we esteem too little; it is dearness only that gives everything value.”
Thomas Paine