Today's quote comes from the section entitled "OF THE PRESENT ABILITY OF AMERICA, WITH SOME MISCELLANEOUS REFLEXIONS":
But to expend millions for the sake of getting a few vile acts repealed, and routing the present ministry only, is unworthy the charge, and is using posterity with the utmost cruelty; because it is leaving them the great work to do, and a debt upon their backs, from which, they derive no advantage. Such a thought is unworthy a man of honor, and is the true characteristic of a narrow heart and a pedling politician.- Above quote is Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
This is the third post in a series of my favorite portions of Thomas Paine's book "Common Sense
". It is a worthwhile read and is available free from Amazon for download to Kindle or other device. 
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