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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

  • defending one's country
  • valuing cultural roots
  • community pride

Putting it to work

  • respecting local history
  • contributing to community

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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