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Thomas Paine: Never, I say, had a country so many openings to happiness as this.

On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
Never, I say, had a country so many openings to happiness as this.
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Thomas Paine

Editor's note · Context

Paine expresses his belief that America possesses unparalleled opportunities for prosperity and well-being.

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