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The idea of seducing America from her independence, or of corrupting her from her alliance is a thought too little for a great mind, and impossible for any honest one, to attempt.
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Thomas Paine
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Paine argues that attempting to undermine America's independence is beneath a great mind and impossible for an honest one.
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