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”These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.”
”The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Many circumstances have, and will arise, which are not local, but universal, and through which the principles of all lovers of mankind are affected, and in the event of which, their affections are interested.”
”Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.”
”Society is produced by our wants and government by our wickedness.”
”Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”
”It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.”
”The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.”
”Character is much easier kept than recovered.”
These quotes reflect Paine’s fervent belief in liberty, democracy, and the rights of individuals, as well as his critique of tyranny and oppressive government. His writings, particularly ”Common Sense” and ”The Rights of Man,” continue to be studied and celebrated for their influence on the American Revolution and the broader struggle for human rights and political freedom.