The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country Soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country But he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
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In the crisis, thomas paine refers to summer soldiers and sunshine patriots as those who abandon the cause during difficult times, specifically during the american revolutionary war.
Two such terms are summer soldier and sunshine patriot. both phrases have a rich historical background, originating from a tumultuous period in american history—the revolutionary war
These expressions were popularized by thomas paine in his pamphlet the crisis, written in december 1776. These are the times that try men’s souls The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country But he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
The terms summer soldier and sunshine patriot were coined by thomas paine to criticize those who support a cause only when it is easy and fashionable, while praising those who remain committed to their cause despite adversity. These are the times that try men's souls Read to washington’s troops before the crossing of the delaware river and victory in the battle of trenton
