Interested men, who are not to be trusted; weak men who cannot see; prejudiced men who will not see; and a certain set of moderate men, who think better of the European world than it deserves; and this last class by an ill-judged deliberation, will be the cause of more calamities to this continent than all the other three.
I am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence . . .
I am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence . . .
I am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence . . .
Thomas Paine, a political activist and author, said this in his pamphlet "Common Sense" in 1776. Paine argued that there was no benefit for the American colonies in being connected to Great Britain and that independence was the best course of action.
The next war may not turn out like the last, and should it not, the advocates for reconciliation now will be wishing for seperation then, because, neautrailty in that case, would be a safer convoy than a man of war.
The next war may not turn out like the last, and should it not, the advocates for reconciliation now will be wishing for seperation then, because, neautrailty in that case, would be a safer convoy than a man of war.
Paine's writings, published in simple language, persuaded many Americans that they were a new people who should have their own nation based on liberty and rights.- Common Sense by Thomas Paine
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Thomas Paine has convinced many people to become patriots during the revolutionary war. Thomas Paine's book 'common sense' became a best seller.
Thomas Paine appeals to patriotism in his speech.
After Thomas Paine was born,he was a typical school kid who then turned into this amazing leader who gave food and clothes to people in the American Revolution.
"The British will act like famous people"