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American revolution Quote by Thomas Paine

“I call not upon a few, but upon all: not on this state or that state, but on every state; up and help us; lay your shoulders to the wheel; better have too much force than too little, when so great an object is at stake.” quote by Thomas Paine
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“I call not upon a few, but upon all: not on this state or that state, but on every state; up and help us; lay your shoulders to the wheel; better have too much force than too little, when so great an object is at stake.”

Thomas Paine

About This Quote

Source Pamphlet: The Rights of Man, 1791

Call for collective effort across all states, emphasizing strength over weakness.

In simple terms: Everyone must help; strength matters.

Key Takeaway

Unite for common cause.

Themes

activism solidarity strength

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • community projects
  • disaster relief
  • political campaigns
  • social movements

Key Concepts

political theory ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can diverse groups collaborate effectively?
  • What motivates collective action?
A Different Perspective

Coordinating many can be logistically hard.

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