"He that rebels against reason is a real rebel, but he that in defence of reason rebels against tyranny has a better title to Defender of the Faith, than George the Third"

This quote by Thomas Paine is a commentary on the power of factor and the importance of withstanding tyranny. Paine is suggesting that those who rebel versus reason are misdirected, however those who rebel against tyranny in defense of reason are true defenders of the faith. He is implying that those who defend factor and justice are more deserving of the title of Defender of the Faith than George the Third, the then-current British monarch. Paine is promoting for the power of factor and the value of standing up against oppression. He is recommending that those who want to eliminate for what is right and simply are the real protectors of the faith. He is also implying that George the Third is not a real defender of the faith, as he is not willing to withstand tyranny.