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First Principles: The Harder the Conflict With Tyranny, The More Glorious Is the Triumph
“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” — Thomas Paine, American Crisis, No. 1, 1776
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Tagged American Crisis, Conflict, Conquered, Consolation, First Principles, Glory, Hell, Thomas Paine, Triumph, Tyranny
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Dark Voices
Darkness abounds for a lot of returning Veterans. The sad, sad truth is that more Veterans have died from self infliction than on the battle fields since 9/11. Think on that, please. I don’t care about your politics really. If … Continue reading
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Tagged Conflict, Crippling, Dark, Death Before Dishonor, Internal, Light, Peace, Photograph, Poems, Poetry, War
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First Principles: Conflict Overcome Make the Spirit Stronger
“Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.” – William Ellery
First Principles: Tyranny Is Not Easily Conquered
“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” —Thomas Paine, American Crisis, No. 1, 1776 Shortly before the Battle of Trenton, Thomas Paine wrote … Continue reading
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Tagged American Crisis, Battle of Trenton, Conflict, Conquereed, George Washington, Hell, Thomas Paine, Tyranny
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