Gouverneur MorrisThinkers

Thomas Paine is a man with a larger share of every other sense than of common sense, and lately the intemperate use of ardent spirits has considerably impaired the small stock, which he originally possessed.

Thomas Paine is cocksure of bringing about a revolution in Great Britain and will likely be promoted to the pillory.

Tom Paine is a mere adventurer from England, without fortune, without family or connections, ignorant even of grammar.