Quotes from authors passed in 1809
The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security.
Thomas Paine
It requires genius to make a good pun - some men of bright parts can't reach it.
Hannah Cowley
Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.
Thomas Paine
The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance.
Thomas Paine
The greatest remedy for anger is delay.
Thomas Paine
John J. Sweeney 
Timothy Olyphant 
Max Ernst 
Oliver Reed 
Leonard Peltier 
Drew Bledsoe 
Sarojini Naidu 
Wendy Wasserstein