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Thomas Paine: Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated.
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Thomas Paine

Editor's note · Context

This passage emphasizes the inherent high value of freedom, suggesting its spiritual importance.

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