On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
He that can conquer, finds his mind too free and pleasant to be brutish; and he that intends to conquer, never makes too much show of his strength.
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Thomas Paine
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From "The American Crisis," Paine reflects on the nature of strength and conquest, distinguishing true power from outward display.
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