When men unite in agreeing that a thing is good, could it be obtained, such for instance as relief from a burden of taxes and the extinction of corruption, the object is more than half accomplished.
From "Rights of Man," Paine emphasizes that widespread agreement on a desirable outcome, like tax relief or ending corruption, significantly aids its achievement.
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