I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
-- Thomas Paine
   
Thomas Paine   Name:
Thomas Paine
Type:
Writer
Nationality:
English
Birth:
January 29, 1737
Death:
June 8, 1809
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