"I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection."Immediately the above quote stuck out to me when reading this piece. Thomas Paine wrote "The American Crisis" in December 1776, a mere six months after the Declaration of Independence. Newly-free America is unsure what path to take. Paine talks about how tyranny still exists even if a king does not. He also mentions how unlimited power can only belong to God.
With the purpose to rouse dejected troups, this essay was read. Yeah sure, times are hard and trying, but getting through this can only make a country smaller. Referring to the quote above, the only way for a man to be successful in this country is to put on a brave face. Basically, suck it up now and all your effort will be rewarded. The only way to move onward and upward is to push through unforgiving events no matter how defeated one may feel.
When picturing this speech being given, I see a coach talking to a disgruntled team at halftime. They're down a few points and they're starting to lose steam and motivation. But if they just continue to fight for what they want more than anything, which is to win, they'll be rewarded and the victory is all theirs. But if they give up now, they'll always be in second. Not third, but not reaching full potential.
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