On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
We have put, sir, our hands to the plough, and cursed be he that looketh back.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “We have put, sir, our hands to the plough, and cursed be he that looketh back.”
Editor's note · Context
This passage declares an unwavering commitment to the American cause, urging steadfastness and condemning any retreat.
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