these are the times that try men's souls what is this sentence an example of
At the time Paine wrote those words, it looked like we would lose the American Revolution, and some people were walking away because times were getting tough. By saying These are the times that try [or test] men's souls, he was saying This is how we'll see what your spirit is really made of..HOMAS Paine's These are the times that test men's souls... I would lke to know what exactly does this quote mean, and also if I could get examples of it whether in your personal or public life. Thanks!