America makes prodigious mistakes, America has colossal faults, but one thing cannot be denied: America is always on the move. She may be going to Hell, of course, but at least she isn't standing still.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- America is flawed but dynamic; movement itself is a positive trait despite errors.
- In plain terms
- America makes mistakes but keeps moving forward.
- What can you take from it?
- Value progress despite flaws.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does moving mean improving?
- How do you judge progress?
Another view
Movement doesn't guarantee improvement.
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