Love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.
The Writings of Thomas Paine 1 1774-79Thomas Paine was an influential 18th-century writer of essays and pamphlets. During the American Revolution, Paine served as a volunteer personal assistant to General Nathanael Greene, traveling with the Continental Army. While not a natural soldier, Paine contributed to the patriot cause by inspiring the troops with his 16 "Crisis" papers, which appeared between 1776 and 1783.
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