Wars, without ceasing, will break out till that period arrives, and the continent must in the end be conqueror; for though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire.
Paine predicts ongoing conflict until American independence is secured, expressing an enduring faith in the ultimate triumph of liberty despite temporary setbacks.
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