Thomas PaineThomas Paine, (1737-1809) US Founding father, pamphleteer, author

Thomas Paine Quote

“He who dares not offend cannot be honest.”

Thomas PaineThomas Paine
~ Thomas Paine


Ratings and Comments


Mike, Norwalk

so many examples, so little time.

jim k, austin

We've all heard about that sweet old grandma who has never said an unkind word about anyone. If that is true, how on earth could you discuss Hitler, or for that matter, Jimmy Carter?

JBH, Independence,MO

Or Richard Nixon, or George Bush?

scoot4par, ruston

and he who is honest cannot help but offend. ergo I must be a very honest person because I am very offensive.

Josi Pie, Coeur d' Alene

Love it man- but if you are offensive that does not necessarily imply that you are honest. That statement is unlogical and doesn't follow.

Waffler, Smith, Arkansas

Some people try to offend, and when you take offense they get upset!

RBESRQ
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RBESRQ    12/8/08

Jimmy Carter's is a good guy but I don't know about his Grandmother. He who offends with kindness stays in the game.

E Archer, NYC

It would seem then that the purpose of 'political correctness' is to lie nicely.

warren, olathe

unfortunate, but true

Rich, NJ
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    Rich, NJ    12/17/15

    Read the quote - if you offend someone you are probably being honest not offensive. Big difference!

    Ronw13, ID

    "Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy. Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful."
    Proverbs 27:4,5,6 KJB

    Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown

    But hopefully we can change this planet of criminals.

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