I have no country to fight for; my country is the earth; I am a citizen of the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Debs identifies as a citizen of the world rather than any single nation.
- In plain terms
- He sees the earth as his country instead of one nation.
- What can you take from it?
- Identity can transcend national borders.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a citizen?
- Does nationalism limit justice?
Another view
It offers no practical way to act on this identity.
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