Common Sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775 advocating independence from the United Kingdom to people in the 13 colonies. It was the most notable piece of literature at the time of its publication and remains an important part of history for the United States.
Listen to this wonderful narration of Common Sense by Jeff Moon and you’ll see why this is arguably one of the most notable pieces advocating for the United States’ independence from Great Britain.
“Rewire the Black mind to Prosper” was written as an aide to rapid comprehension of essential common-sense ideas, to give Africans in America, perhaps of all levels of Academia, an opportunity to understand how to control situations and gain an edge over a mentality of defeat in an unjust society, in efforts to gain understanding of and or perhaps power over any situation in all areas of Life. In retrospect, there are no truly original ideas to be had in this world. Many ideas come to us and are formulated from prior influences or knowledge gained from others, as any Book that was written over the course of thousands of years… “Rewire the Black Mind to Prosper” perhaps, will bring a new common-sense idea to help an oppressed Melanated People to learn how to maneuver as a God and perhaps gain Self- Empowerment in Society.
This convenient little pocket book combines three of the most influential works that changed the course of American history and the world.
Common Sense by Thomas Paine The Constitution of the United States The Declaration of Independence also included: Famous Quotes of Thomas Paine.
July 4th, 1776 is a date that has gone down in history as a day that changed the world. On this day America announced that its thirteen colonies, then at war with Great Britain, were no longer under the rule of King George III and Britain. For years prior, things had already been heating up between the colonies and Britain. Colonists had been growing weary of the unfair trade and taxes being imposed by the British parliament and in 1773 they destroyed a shipment of tea in what is now known as the Boston Tea Party. This act brought more pressure from the British government and the colonists soon formed a Continental Congress to coordinate their resistance. The first major conflicts were the battles of Lexington and Concord.
During these first few years of conflict there arose a true patriot whose ideals would prove to be a key component in America’s desertion from Britian. Throughout history many patriots have earned their fame through the use of weapon on the battle field. Thomas Paine proved his patriotism through the use of his pen and standing firm on the principles he wrote about. He was born in 1737 and, at the age of 37, emigrated to America with the assistance of Benjamin Franklin. He arrived just in time for the Revolutionary War. He is known as The Father of the American Revolution because of the pamphlets he wrote calling for independence from British rule. His most noted pamphlet is Common Sense. It was published on January 10, 1776. Paine didn’t sign his name as author but instead signed “by an Englishman”. It sold over 100,000 copies in the first three months and more than 500,000 over the course the Revolution. Common Sense was so influential that John Adams said, “Without the pen of the author of Common Sense, the sword of Washington would have been raised in vain.”
Thomas Edison wrote…
“We never had a sounder intelligence in this Republic. He was the equal of Washington in making American liberty possible. Where Washington performed Paine devised and wrote. The deeds of one in the Weld were matched by the deeds of the other with his pen. I consider Paine our greatest political thinker. As we have not advanced, and perhaps never shall advance, beyond the Declaration and Constitution, so Paine has had no successors who extended his principles. Although the present generation knows little of Paine’s writings, and although he has almost no influence upon contemporary thought, Americans of the future will justly appraise his work. I am certain of it.”
The influence and patriotism of Thomas Paine has faded over the decades. It is our hope that this ‘pocket edition’ may help to reignite the love and hope he and other founding fathers had for the American experience.
Leopold Classic Library is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive collection. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a digital version of this work for free. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. Whilst the books in this collection have not been hand curated, an aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature. As a result of this book being first published many decades ago, it may have occasional imperfections. These imperfections may include poor picture quality, blurred or missing text. While some of these imperfections may have appeared in the original work, others may have resulted from the scanning process that has been applied. However, our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. While some publishers have applied optical character recognition (OCR), this approach has its own drawbacks, which include formatting errors, misspelt words, or the presence of inappropriate characters. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with an experience that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic book, and that the occasional imperfection that it might contain will not detract from the experience.
The Aha! Moments Journal was compiled for teens that might be challenged or conflicted about the messages they receive multiple times a day. Aha! Moments Teen Journal: Where the Message Makes Sense, helps teens to make wiser decisions about life in the midst of a crazy mixed up world. Ah-Ha! Moments will remind teens of what God has already said in His Word about culture, values, relationships, authority, sexual urges and lifestyle. This journal will help teens establish boundaries in their own words and lives based on God’s (thoughts and words) if they choose to embrace a Christian lifestyle. In light of the confusing messages in the world today, it is comforting to know that the Word of God is the same today as it was yesterday and provides real hope for those who seek it!
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In each chapter Michael sets the scene by describing the writer’s surroundings, placing the reader squarely in the locale, whether it be Simon Winchester’s Massachusetts, Redmond O’Hanlon’s London, or Frances Mayes’s Tuscany. He then lets the writer speak about life and the world, and through quiet probing draws out fascinating commentary from these remarkable people. For Michael it’s a dream come true, to meet his mentors; for readers, it’s an engaging window onto the twin landscapes of great travel writers and the world in which they live.
When Mrs. Dashwood is forced by an avaricious daughter-in-law to leave the family home in Sussex, she takes her three daughters to live in a modest cottage in Devon. For Elinor, the eldest daughter, the move means a painful separation from the man she loves, but her sister Marianne finds in Devon the romance and excitement which she longs for. The contrasting fortunes and temperaments of the two girls as they struggle to cope in their different ways with the cruel events which fate has in store for them are portrayed by Jane Austen with her usual irony, humour, and profound sensibility.
