On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
However, I believe most men have more courage than they know of, and that a little at first is enough to begin with.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “However, I believe most men have more courage than they know of, and that a little at first is enough to begin with.”
Editor's note · Context
From his series of pamphlets "The American Crisis," this passage reflects on the inherent courage of individuals during times of conflict.
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