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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 (1737-1809) 

If there must be trouble let it be in my day, that my 
child may have peace. 
--Thomas Paine (1737-1809) 

These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier 
and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from 
the service of their country; but he that stands it now, 
deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. 
--Thomas Paine (1737-1809) American political theorist, writer 

These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier 
and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from 
the service of their country; but he that stands it now, 
deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. 
--Thomas Paine (1737-1809) American political theorist, writer