To say, they will never attempt it again is idle and visionary, we tho… — Common Sense

Common Sense — Thomas Paine

To say, they will never attempt it again is idle and visionary, we thought so at the repeal of the stamp-act, yet a year or two undeceived us; as well may we suppose that nations, which have been once defeated, will never renew the quarrel.

Place: ¶97
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