On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
The larger we make the circle, the more we shall harmonize, and the stronger we shall be.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “The larger we make the circle, the more we shall harmonize, and the stronger we shall be.”
Editor's note · Context
Paine advocates for expanding the scope of participation and unity to strengthen the American cause.
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