On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.
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Thomas Paine
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Paine articulates his personal philosophy in "Rights of Man," emphasizing independence, objectivity, global citizenship, and a practical approach to morality.
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