There now remain only a few books, which they call books of the lesser prophets; and as I have already shown that the greater are impostors, it would be cowardice to disturb the repose of the little ones. Let them sleep, then, in the arms of their nurses, the priests, and both be forgotten together. Thomas Paine
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  1. Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.

  2. Let them call me a rebel and welcome. I feel no concern from it. But should I suffer the misery of devils, were I to make a whore of my soul.

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  4. The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.

  5. He who dares not offend cannot be honest.

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