If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of a people so prosperous and happy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- History shows no other nation grew as fast and prospered as happily as this one.
- In plain terms
- No nation has grown and prospered as much as this one.
- What can you take from it?
- This nation's growth and happiness are unique.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this growth sustainable?
- How do you measure prosperity?
Another view
Growth does not guarantee happiness for all.
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