On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
It is by a mere dint of fortitude and perseverance that the Whigs of this State have been able to maintain so good a countenance, and do even what they have done.
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Thomas Paine
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In "The American Crisis," Paine emphasizes that the American patriots' ability to endure and act is solely due to their unwavering resolve and persistence.
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