The merit of an action lies in the doing of it, not in its s... - Thomas Paine

"The merit of an action lies in the doing of it, not in its success."

Thomas Paine Perseverance

Revolutionary, Political Writer British-American 1737–1809

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"The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion."

"These are the times that try men's souls."

"It is forbidden to forbid."

"The strength of the commonwealth is in the honesty of its people."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."