The American Crisis

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These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial and article as Freedom should not be highly rated.

Thomas Paine

The American Crisis

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Price of freedom Benefits of adversity American Revolution

Author

Thomas Paine

Source

The American Crisis

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Political literature

Language

English

Time

1776 1770s 18th century

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Original Citation

Paine, Thomas. The American Crisis: Number 1. Philadelphia: Styner and Cist, 1776.

Current Citation

Paine, Thomas. "The American Crisis, Number I, December 19, 1776." Common Sense, The Crisis, & Other Writings from the American Revolution. Library of America, 2015.

It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same.

Thomas Paine

The American Crisis

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American Revolution

Author

Thomas Paine

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The American Crisis

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Political literature

Language

English

Time

1777 1770s 18th century

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Paine, Thomas. The American Crisis: Number 4. Philadelphia: Styner and Cist, 1777.

Current Citation

Paine, Thomas. "The American Crisis, Number IV, September 12, 1777." Common Sense, The Crisis, & Other Writings from the American Revolution. Library of America, 2015.

It is the object only of war that makes it honorable. And if there was ever a just war since the world began, it is this in which America is now engaged.

Thomas Paine

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American Revolution Just war End justifies the means

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Thomas Paine

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The American Crisis

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Political literature

Language

English

Time

1778 1770s 18th century

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Original Citation

Paine, Thomas. The American Crisis: Number 5. Lancaster: John Dunlap, 1778.

Current Citation

Paine, Thomas. "The American Crisis, Number V, March 21, 1778." Common Sense, The Crisis, & Other Writings from the American Revolution. Library of America, 2015.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.

Thomas Paine

The American Crisis

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Price of freedom

Author

Thomas Paine

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The American Crisis

Genre

Political literature

Language

English

Time

1777 1770s 18th century

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Original Citation

Paine, Thomas. The American Crisis: Number 4. Philadelphia: Styner and Cist, 1777.

Current Citation

Paine, Thomas. "The American Crisis, Number IV, September 12, 1777." Common Sense, The Crisis, & Other Writings from the American Revolution. Library of America, 2015.

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.

Thomas Paine

The American Crisis

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Overcoming adversity Adversity

Author

Thomas Paine

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The American Crisis

Medium

Pamphlet

Genre

Political literature

Language

English

Time

1776 1770s 18th century

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Original Citation

Paine, Thomas. The American Crisis: Number 1. Philadelphia: Styner and Cist, 1776.

Current Citation

Paine, Thomas. "The American Crisis, Number I, December 19, 1776." Common Sense, The Crisis, & Other Writings from the American Revolution. Library of America, 2015.

Not a place upon earth might be so happy as America. Her situation is remote from all the wrangling world, and she has nothing to do but to trade with them.

Thomas Paine

The American Crisis

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America and the world America

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Thomas Paine

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The American Crisis

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Political literature

Language

English

Time

1776 1770s 18th century

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Original Citation

Paine, Thomas. The American Crisis: Number 1. Philadelphia: Styner and Cist, 1776.

Current Citation

Paine, Thomas. "The American Crisis, Number I, December 19, 1776." Common Sense, The Crisis, & Other Writings from the American Revolution. Library of America, 2015.