Quote by Thomas Paine

Our citizenship in the United States is our national character. Our citizenship in any particular state is only our local distinction. By the latter we are known at home, by the former to the world. Our great title is AMERICANS -- our inferior one varies with the place.

Our citizenship in the United States is our national charact

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This quote emphasizes the distinction between our identity as American citizens and our identity tied to a specific state. It suggests that being an American defines our overall national character, known to the world, while our association with a particular state only represents a local aspect of our identity. The quote highlights the pride and significance of being American, with the term "AMERICANS" representing our highest title, whereas our lower distinctions are dictated by our specific state of residence, varying in importance.

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