“We feel something like respect for consistency even in error. We lament the virtue that is debauched into a vice; but the vice that affects a virtue becomes the more detestable.”
Quote by Thomas Paine
Work
The Crisis Papers, 1776-1783
This book compiles a series of writings that reflect the political and social turmoil experienced by the American colonies during the late 18th century. The content includes letters, speeches, and other texts that provide insight into the events and perspectives of the time. more
Author
Thomas Paine
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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