On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
Listening for the sound of victory, and led away by the frenzy of arms, you neglected to reckon either the cost or the consequences.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “Listening for the sound of victory, and led away by the frenzy of arms, you neglected to reckon either the cost or the…”
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Paine criticizes those who pursue war without considering the true financial and human costs or the long-term repercussions.
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