“Commerce diminishes the spirit, both of patriotism and military defence.”
Quote by Thomas Paine
Work
Common Sense: Addressed to the Inhabitants of America
Written by Thomas Paine, this influential tract argues for the necessity of a new nation and outlines the principles of self-government. 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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