Reading and writing were the means by which I accomplished m... - Thomas Paine

"Reading and writing were the means by which I accomplished my own emancipation."

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Revolutionary, Political Writer British-American 1737–1809

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"The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion."

"These are the times that try men's souls."

"It is forbidden to forbid."

"The strength of the commonwealth is in the honesty of its people."

"Education opens doors."

"Education opens doors to endless possibilities."

"I ain't got the education you got, bub."

"You can't put a price on history."