On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
There is a natural aptness in man, and more so in society, because it embraces a greater variety of abilities and resource, to accommodate itself to whatever situation it is in.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
From "Rights of Man," this passage asserts that humanity, especially in society, possesses a natural capacity to adapt to any given circumstances.
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