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III. Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs

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"I am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independance..."   (III. Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs)

This line serves as a clarification on Paine's part that his arguments are not made by virtue of his own feelings, be they prideful or vindictive.

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