What does paine mean by summer soldier and sunshine patriot? these are the times that try men’s souls. the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and of man and woman. a. people who offer support but not at any personal cost to themselves b. people who stand up to tyranny and oppression, whatever the cost c. people who are willing to sacrifice their comforts for a cause d. people who will suffer for their country, even in the worst of times