On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
When we look back on the dangers we have been saved from, and reflect on the success we have been blessed with, it would be sinful either to be idle or to despair.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
Written during the American Revolution, this passage encourages continued effort and hope despite ongoing difficulties.
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