"’tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." which best describes the purpose of this excerpt?

The purpose of:

"’Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death."

was to:

Inspire colonist to join the fight or independece.

Explanation:

Thomas Paine was a major player in the fight of the colonies for liberty from the British crown. He not only analyzed the situation and knew the truth about both sides. But also, figured out he needed to convince his fellow colons because otherwise, the chances of achieving success would not be enough to end the abuse and terror of the British crown. So he used analogies, and motivational speech to motivate them to fight for justice.

imparadis't in one anothers arms  

the happier eden, shall enjoy their fill  

of bliss on bliss, while i to hell am thrust,  

where neither joy nor love, but fierce desire,  

among our other torments not the least,  

still unfulfill'd with pain of longing pines;  

yet let me not forget what i have gain'd  

from their own mouths; all is not theirs it seems:  

one fatal tree there stands of knowledge call'd,  

forbidden them to taste: knowledge forbidd'n?  

suspicious, reasonless. why should their lord  

envie them that? can it be sin to know,

this is what i put and it was correct

it's a way for authors to communicate with reader in this time period. books from the past can teach us about life.