Thomas Paine Quotes about Democracy

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Ye that dare oppose, not only tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth!

Ye that dare oppose, not only tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth!

Thomas Paine

Tyrants, Democracy, Dare

Thomas Paine (1854). “The Works of Thomas Paine: A Hero in the American Revolution. With an Account of His Life ...”, p.13

That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly.

Thomas Paine

Appreciation, Pain, Democracy

The greatest characters the world has known, have rose on the democratic floor. Aristocracy has not been able to keep a proportionate pace with democracy.

Thomas Paine

Character, Rose, Democracy

Thomas Paine (1835). “The Political Writings of Thomas Paine: To which is Prefixed a Brief Sketch of the Author's Life”, p.87