Nay, in the last act, the declaration of independence, they had nearly been too late; for had it not been declared at the exact time it was, I saw no period in their affairs since, in which it could have been declared with the same effect, and probably not at all.
Paine warns that the timing of the Declaration of Independence was critical for its effectiveness in rallying support.
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The argument changes from hereditary rights to hereditary wisdom; and the question is, Who is the wisest man?
The more it is struck the more sparks it will emit; and the fear is it will not be struck enough.
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