Thomas Paine, (1737-1809) US Founding father, pamphleteer, author Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Thomas Paine Quote “Age after age has passed away, for no other purpose than to behold their wretchedness.”Thomas Paine ~ Thomas Paine (1737-1809) US Founding father, pamphleteer, author History Ratings and Comments Reply KYLE GERSTENSLAUGHER, LOS ALTOS 11/3/06 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Thomas Paine quote is found in these categories: History quotes About Thomas Paine Bio of Thomas Paine Quotations by Thomas Paine Books by/about Thomas Paine Thomas Paine videos Thomas Paine on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Thomas Paine