On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
But everything we see or hear offensive to our feelings and derogatory to the human character should lead to other reflections than those of reproach.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
In "Rights of Man," Paine suggests that offensive and derogatory acts should prompt deeper reflection rather than simple reproach.
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