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what is the best paraphrase of Thomas Paine's quotation, "Though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire"?

User GuyT
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here is a tip, go through each unknown word and look up the definition then scroll and look at the synonym replace the word with the synonym.
~hope this helps

User Omrakhur
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The human need for freedom is like a fire that can never be extinguished.

I think this makes the most sense

please correct me if im wrong


User Chelseawillrecover
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