A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right.
Thomas PaineRead
Ye that dare oppose, not only tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth!
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages individuals to confront both tyranny and those who enforce it.
Thomas Paine's quote serves as a rallying cry for those who possess the bravery to challenge not only oppressive systems of governance but also the individuals who uphold those systems. It emphasizes the importance of taking a stand against injustice and empowers individuals to be proactive in the pursuit of freedom and rights.
Themes
TyrannyCourageFreedomOppositionInjustice
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about civil rights, one might quote, 'Ye that dare oppose, not only tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth!' to inspire activism.
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I consider the war of America against Britain as the country's war, the public's war, or the war of the people in their own behalf, for the security of their natural rights, and the protection of their own property.
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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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