O ye that love mankind! Ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth!
Thomas Paine (1737-1809)
Common Sense
Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)