Rev. Charles E. Little: "His 'Common Sense' was widely circulated and greatly aided the Revolution by showing the importance and necessity of seeking independence."
Robert Bissett, LL. D.: "'Common Sense,' published [written] by Thomas Paine, afterwards so famous in Europe, contributed very much to the ratification of the independence of America."
John Frost, LL.D.: "It demonstrated the necessity, advantages, and practicability of independence."
Dr. George Weber: "Written in an eminently popular style it had an immense circulation, and was of great service in preparing the minds of the people for Independence."
Henry Howard Brownell: "The book was extensively circulated, and exercised, beyond question, a most powerful influence."
Robert Mackenzie: "His treatise had, for those days, a vast circulation and an extraordinary influence."
Oscar Fay Adams: "His famous pamphlet 'Common Sense' was of great service to the Americans."
Eva M. Tappan: "Its clear and logical arguments were a power in bringing on the war."
D. H. Montgomery: "Paine boldly said that the time had come for a 'final separation' from England, and that 'arms must decide the contest.'"
Rev. John Schroeder, D.D.: "'Common Sense,' from the pen of Thomas Paine, produced a wonderful effect in the different colonies in favor of Independence."