On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
If independent, she flourishes, and from her flourishing must your profits arise.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “If independent, she flourishes, and from her flourishing must your profits arise.”
Editor's note · Context
Paine argues that an independent and prosperous America would ultimately generate greater economic benefits for Britain.
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