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 “He who dares not offend cannot be honest.”Thomas Paine ~ Thomas Paine (1737-1809) US Founding father, pamphleteer, author Proverbs , Reason , Truth Ratings and Comments 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 12/8/08 so many examples, so little time. Reply Mike, Norwalk Mike, Norwalk 12/24/22 Merry Christmas 1 Reply jim k, austin 12/8/08 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? Reply JBH, Independence,MO 12/8/08 Or Richard Nixon, or George Bush? 1 Reply scoot4par, ruston 12/8/08 and he who is honest cannot help but offend. ergo I must be a very honest person because I am very offensive. 1 Reply Josi Pie, Coeur d' Alene 12/8/08 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. Reply Waffler, Smith, Arkansas 12/8/08 Some people try to offend, and when you take offense they get upset! Reply 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. 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 12/8/08 It would seem then that the purpose of 'political correctness' is to lie nicely. Reply javonte, harden 12/8/08 1 Reply warren, olathe 12/9/08 unfortunate, but true Reply Anonymous 9/21/10 Reply Rich, NJ 12/17/15 Read the quote - if you offend someone you are probably being honest not offensive. Big difference! Reply Ronw13, ID 12/23/22 1 Reply Ronw13, ID 12/23/22 "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 Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 12/23/22 But hopefully we can change this planet of criminals. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Thomas Paine quote is found in these categories: Proverbs quotes Reason quotes Truth 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