Quote by: Thomas Paine

When it can be said by 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 happiness. When these things can be said, then may that country boast its constitution and government. .


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Author Bio


  • NameThomas Paine
  • DescriptionEnglish and American political activist
  • BornJanuary 29, 1737
  • DiedJune 8, 1809
  • CountryUnited Kingdom; United States Of America; France
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Politician; Writer; Entrepreneur