Thomas Paine The Crisis, no 1 — 1776 Category: Courage 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 Common Sense — 1776 Category: War for Independence We have it in our power to begin the world over again.