"Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good."

22 Oct

2013

“Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.”

—Thomas Paine ~ The Rights of Man

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J Shap says:

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October 23, 2013 at 07:36 Reply

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