Patriotism Quote by Thomas Paine

“These are times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country.” quote by Thomas Paine — Download Open image

“These are times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country.”

Thomas Paine

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