Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Patriotism must rest on strong principles and great virtue.
- In plain terms
- Patriotism needs solid principles and virtue.
- What can you take from it?
- Build national loyalty on ethical foundations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What principles should underlie patriotism?
- How can virtue be cultivated nationally?
Another view
Different societies define 'great' principles differently.
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