Thomas Paine: The Crisis, No. 4 - Milestone Documents

Thomas Paine: The Crisis, No. 4

( 1777 ) Commentary by Bradley A. Skeen, Ph.D.
  • “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.” - The Crisis, No. 4
  • “The nearer any disease approaches to a crisis, the nearer it is to a cure.” - The Crisis, No. 4
  • “We are not moved by the gloomy smile of a worthless king, but by the ardent glow of generous patriotism.” - The Crisis, No. 4
  • “We fight not to enslave, but to set a country free.” - The Crisis, No. 4
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