How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
The bloody mindedness of the one, shew the necessity of pursuing the doctrine of the other. (A.1)
After the initial publication of Common Sense, the King of England made a speech saying that any American efforts to separate from Britain would be crushed with military force. For Paine, the harshness of this response only gives further evidence for why America should free itself from Britain as quickly as possible. Bad move, King.
Quote #8
The Speech, if it may be called one, is nothing better than a willful audacious libel against the truth, the common good, and the existence of mankind. (A.2)
The King's Speech that threatens the American people for rebelling is, in Paine's mind, the best reason available for fighting tooth and nail with the British forces. He's had enough of the King's halfhearted lies and unjust threats.
Quote #9
Our present condition, is, Legislation without law; wisdom without a plan; a constitution without a name. (A.16)
America can't continue in its present state of injustice without ruining the lives of generations to come. While they still rely on the British, the American people are in chaos, looking for some sense of order but finding none. It's time to seize control and sort this stuff out once and for all.