“Freedom had been hunted round the globe; reason was considered as rebellion; and the slavery of fear had made men afraid to think. But such is the irresistible nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants, is the liberty of appearing.”
Quote by Thomas Paine
Work
Paine: Political Writings
Thomas Paine's political writings, compiled in this volume, are foundational texts in the history of political thought. They delve into the principles of liberty and democracy, with a focus on the American Revolution and its impact on the formation of the United States. 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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