A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right.
Thomas PaineRead
Let them call me rebel, and welcome, I feel no concern from it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Rejecting societal labels can empower one's sense of identity and purpose.
In this quote, Thomas Paine expresses a fearless attitude towards being labeled a 'rebel.' He finds strength in societal judgment and values his own beliefs over conformity, reinforcing the idea that individual conviction is more significant than public opinion.
Themes
RebelIdentityCourageConvictionSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech encouraging youth to embrace their individuality, one might say, 'Let them call me rebel, and welcome, for it is in rebellion that we find our true selves.'
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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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