On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
The remembrance of those things ought to inspire us with confidence and greatness of mind, and carry us through every remaining difficulty with content and cheerfulness.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThe remembrance of those things ought to inspire us with confidence and greatness of mind, and carry us through every remaining difficulty with content and cheerfulness.
From "The American Crisis," this passage encourages Americans to draw confidence from past experiences to face future challenges with resolve and optimism.
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