On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
A mind disarmed of its rage feels no pleasure in contemplating a frantic quarrel.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgA mind disarmed of its rage feels no pleasure in contemplating a frantic quarrel.
Reflecting on the aftermath of conflict, Paine suggests that a peaceful mind finds no joy in past disputes.
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