Thomas Paine: “To spare now, would be the height of extravagance, and to consult…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1776

To spare now, would be the height of extravagance, and to consult present ease, would be to sacrifice it perhaps forever.

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Thomas Paine

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During the American Revolution, this passage warns against complacency and prioritizing immediate comfort over the enduring struggle for liberty.

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Thomas Paine: “To spare now, would be the height of extravagance, and to consult present ease, would be to sacrifice it perhaps…”