You have too much at stake to hesitate. You ought not to think an hour upon the matter, but to spring to action at once. Other states have been invaded, have likewise driven off the invaders. Now our time and turn is come, and perhaps the finishing stroke is reserved for us. When we look back on the dangers we have been saved from, and reflect on the success we have been blessed with, it would be sinful either to be idle or to despair.


The Crisis No. IV. - The American Crisis (1776-1783)

Thomas Paine Quotes

You have too much at stake to hesitate. You ought not to think an hour upon the matter, but to spring to action at once. Other states have been...

You have too much at stake to hesitate. You ought not to think an hour upon the matter, but to spring to action at once. Other states have been...

You have too much at stake to hesitate. You ought not to think an hour upon the matter, but to spring to action at once. Other states have been...

You have too much at stake to hesitate. You ought not to think an hour upon the matter, but to spring to action at once. Other states have been...