“One good schoolmaster is of more use than a hundred priests.”
Quote by Thomas Paine
Work
A Letter to Camille Jordan, of the Council of Five Hundred: Occasioned by His Report on the Priests, the Worship, and the Bells
This work is a scholarly letter that delves into the examination of priests, worship, and the significance of bells in religious contexts, as prompted by Jordan's report. more
Author
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine, born on February 9, 1737, and died on June 8, 1809, was a prominent American writer, political figure, and philosopher during the American Revolutionary War. He is renowned for his radical democratic ideas and his contributions to the American independence movement. more
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