The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for and to be buried in.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The land where great men are born is valued highly, worthy of living and dying for.
- In plain terms
- The ground where good men are born is worth living and dying for.
- What can you take from it?
- Our connection to our homeland or origin can be deeply meaningful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What place do you feel most connected to?
- What values define your home?
Another view
Not all lands are equally conducive to raising great individuals.
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