“We can only reason from what is; we can reason on actualities, but not on possibilities.”
Quote by Thomas Paine
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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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