On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
Our pride is always hurt by the same propositions which offend our principles; for when we are shocked at the crime, we are wounded by the suspicion of our compliance.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
In "The American Crisis," Paine observes that our pride is wounded not only by immoral propositions but also by the implication that we might comply with them.
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