What Thomas Paine thinks about happiness
Pamphleteer and revolutionary (1737 to 1809), born in Norfolk, England; author of Common Sense, a central text behind the call for American independence, and Rights of Man.
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3 dated positions, c. 1792 to c. 1794, in their own words. Our reading of what Thomas Paine has said — not written or endorsed by them.
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Their wordsI believe in one God, and no more; and I hope for happiness beyond this life.
↗The Age of Reason, Parts I and II (1794-1795)gutenberg.org All 20 from this book
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Their wordsIndependence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.
↗Rights of Man (1791-1792)gutenberg.org All 22 from this book
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Their wordsWhen it shall be said in any country in the world, my poor are happy; neither ignorance nor distress is to be found among them; my jails are empty of prisoners, my streets of beggars; the aged are not in want, the taxes are not oppressive; the rational world is my friend, because I am the friend of its happiness: when these things can be said, then may that country boast its constitution and its government.
↗Rights of Man (1791-1792)gutenberg.org All 22 from this book