Europe, by every appearance, is now on the eve, nay, on the morning twilight of a war, and any alliance with George the Third brings France and Spain upon our backs; a separation from him attaches them to our side; therefore, the only road to peace, honor and commerce is Independence.
From "The American Crisis," Paine asserts that independence is the only path to peace, honor, and commerce, given the impending European war and potential alliances.
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