On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
Man ought to have pride, or shame enough to blush at being thus imposed upon, and when he feels his proper character he will.
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Thomas Paine
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In "Rights of Man," Paine asserts that people should feel shame for allowing themselves to be exploited and will eventually recognize their true worth.
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