Thomas Paine: “Perhaps there never was an alliance on a broader basis, than that between America and France, and the progress of it is…”

But from such opposition the French Revolution, instead of suffering, receives an homage.

The Aristocracy had hitherto opposed the despotism of the Court, and affected the language of patriotism; but it opposed it as its rival (as the English Barons opposed King John) and it now opposed the nation from the same motives.

Many of the facts were in themselves principles; such as the declaration of American Independence, and the treaty of alliance between France and America, which recognised the natural rights of man, and justified resistance to oppression.

When it becomes necessary to do anything, the whole heart and soul should go into the measure, or not attempt it.