I'm watching the movie
1776, such a great film! It manages to be informative and funny at the same time!
"We've spawned a new race here, Mr. Dikinson. Rougher, simpler; more violent, more enterprising; less refined. We're a new nationality. We require a new nation."
And an even better line:
"Most men with nothing would rather protect the possibility of being rich, than face the reality of being poor."
So true, and even today, we'd often still rather be complacement than change things. But there's always hope.