The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it NOW deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.

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.

These are the times that try men's souls.

For though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire.

We fight not to enslave, but to set a country free, and to make room upon the earth for honest men to live in

In stating these matters, I speak an open and disinterested language, dictated by no passion but that of humanity. To me, who have not only refused offers, because I thought them improper, but have declined rewards I might with reputation have accepted, it is no wonder that meanness and imposition appear disgustful. 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.