What did Thomas Paine mean when he said, "These are the times that try men's souls," Americans must resist the temptation to be just "summer soldiers and sunshine patriots"?

Responses

The Patriots need to make a long-term commitment to fight.

The Patriots need to make a long-term commitment to fight.

The Patriots were finally past their difficult challenges.
The Patriots were finally past their difficult challenges.

The Patriots should only support their cause in good times.

The correct response is: The Patriots need to make a long-term commitment to fight.