When a nation's young men are conservative, its funeral bell is already rung.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A nation's decline is signaled when its youth becomes overly conservative.
- In plain terms
- Youth being conservative means a nation is dying.
- What can you take from it?
- Youth progressiveness is vital for a nation's future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is your generation conservative or progressive?
- What does youth energy mean for society?
Another view
Conservatism can provide necessary stability.
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