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“The more we bestow the richer we become.”

Quote by Thomas Paine

Book:The Works of Thomas Paine

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The Works of Thomas Paine

This compilation includes key works such as 'Common Sense' and 'The Rights of Man', showcasing Paine's contributions to the American and French Revolutions and his advocacy for democratic principles. more

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Thomas Paine, born on February 9, 1737, and died on June 8, 1809, was a prominent American writer, political figure, and philosopher during the American Revolutionary War. He is renowned for his radical democratic ideas and his contributions to the American independence movement. more

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