Quote by Thomas Paine
Independence 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.
Comment
Published in 1791.
In The Age of Reason, 3 years later, he includes a similar quote: The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.
Source
Book: The Rights of Man
Categories:
Happiness, Patriotism, respect for people