In love of home, the love of country has its rise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It claims that patriotism grows from the foundation of affection for one's own home.
- In plain terms
- Love for country starts with love for home.
- What can you take from it?
- Root national pride in local care.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does home always lead to country?
- Where does loyalty begin?
Another view
It assumes all homes are equally valued.
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