There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote expresses optimism that America's inherent strengths are sufficient to fix its problems.
- In plain terms
- America has enough good qualities to fix whatever is wrong with it.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on strengths to solve problems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the enduring strengths of a nation?
- Can internal virtue always solve external problems?
Another view
It may ignore systemic issues that require external changes.
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