On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
My writings I have always given away, reserving only the expense of printing and paper, and sometimes not even that.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “My writings I have always given away, reserving only the expense of printing and paper, and sometimes not even that.”
Editor's note · Context
Paine states that he has always distributed his writings freely, often covering the costs himself, prioritizing public access over personal gain.
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