On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
Like a secret told, they are beyond recall; and he must be blind indeed that does not see that a change is already beginning.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
Paine uses a metaphor to emphasize that once certain truths are revealed, they cannot be retracted, and their impact on societal change is undeniable.
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