Besides what have we to do with setting the world at defiance? Our pla… — Common Sense

Common Sense — Thomas Paine

Besides what have we to do with setting the world at defiance? Our plan is commerce, and that, well attended to, will secure us the peace and friendship of all Europe; because, it is the interest of all Europe to have America a FREE PORT. Her trade will always be a protection, and her barrenness of gold and silver secure her from invaders.

Place: ¶86
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