'Entre todas las tierras del mundo Espanna a una estremanca de abondamiento et de bondad mas que otra tierra ninguna. [...] ?Ay Espanna! non a lengua ni engenno que pueda contar tu bien [...]'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author praises Spain as the most abundant and good land compared to all others.
- In plain terms
- Spain is the best land in the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Pride in one's country can feel like a gift to the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your homeland compare?
- What makes a land good?
Another view
It ignores the virtues of other nations.
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