A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right.
Thomas PaineRead
We fight not to enslave, but to set a country free, and to make room upon the earth for honest men to live in.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of fighting for freedom and justice rather than domination.
Thomas Paineβs quote reflects the noble pursuit of liberating others and creating a society where integrity and honesty can thrive. It is a call to action, highlighting the moral obligation to resist oppression and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity in a free environment.
Themes
FreedomJusticeHonestyCountryFight
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for civil rights, this quote could underscore the necessity of fighting against oppression.
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The end of all political associations is the preservation of the natural and imprescriptible rights of man; and these rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance of oppression.
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To reason with goverments, as they have existed for ages, is to argue with brutes. It is only from the nations themselves that reforms can be expected
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