The best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Demonstrating democracy at home is the best way to promote it abroad.
- In plain terms
- Show other countries how our system works instead of forcing it.
- What can you take from it?
- Lead by example rather than coercion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we export values?
- What makes a system admirable?
Another view
Internal flaws may undermine credibility abroad.
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