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Thomas Paine's The Crisis

December 25, 1776 General George Washington ordered readings to the assembled troops from Thomas Paine's The Crisis, with its famous passage, "These are the times that try men's souls." "The Crisis" had just been published December 23 1776 in Philadelphia. "These are the times to try men's souls."

December 23, 1776

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 by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated. Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but "to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER" and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth. Even the expression is impious; for so unlimited a power can belong only to God. Read at:Thomas Paine If you replace the word "Britain, with Corporation, so, the more things change the more they stay the same! Please sign the Motion to Amend Petition + find a Environmental - Social Justice - Human Rights - Animal Rights organization to work with -- our lives the lives of our children + grandchildren depend on how we look after our planet -- our earth -- our Pachamama See the video Paul Hawkins, below -- peace --

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