“Panics, in some cases, have their uses; they produce as much good as hurt. Their duration is always short; the mind soon grows through them and acquires a firmer habit than before. But their peculiar advantage is, that they are the touchstone of sincerity and hypocrisy, and bring things and men to light, which might have lain forever undiscovered.”
This work is a compilation of influential writings by Thomas Paine, addressing the political and social landscape of the American colonies during the Revolutionary War. Paine's persuasive arguments for independence and his call to action are central to the text, which played a significant role in shaping public opinion and supporting the cause of the American Revolution. more
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
“Beer and Rugby are more or less synonymous.”
“This looks a good team on paper, let's see how it looks on grass.”
“I thought I would have a quiet pint ... and about 17 noisy ones.”