Complete Works of Thomas Paine Quotes

“the truth, though otherwise indifferent itself, becomes an essential by becoming the criterion that either confirms by corresponding evidence, or denies by contradictory evidence, the reality of the religion itself. In this view of the case, it is the moral duty of man”
― Thomas Paine, Complete Works of Thomas Paine

“is hearsay upon hearsay, and I do not choose to rest my belief upon such evidence.”
― Thomas Paine, Complete Works of Thomas Paine