It is now full time to put an end to a war of aggravations, which, on one side, has no possible object, and on the other has every inducement which honor, interest, safety and happiness can inspire.
In "The American Crisis," Paine urges an end to the conflict, highlighting the lack of British purpose versus the profound American motivations for fighting.
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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.
It has nothing to dread from attacks; truth has given it an establishment, and time will record it with a name as lasting as his own.