On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
Every day seems to have a storm of its own, and they are scudding under the bare poles of hope.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “Every day seems to have a storm of its own, and they are scudding under the bare poles of hope.”
Editor's note · Context
From "The American Crisis," this passage describes the constant challenges faced during the American Revolution and the resilience of those enduring them.
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