Texas is a state of mind. Texas is an obsession. Above all, Texas is a nation in every sense of the word. And there's an opening convey of generalities. A Texan outside of Texas is a foreigner.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Texas is viewed as a distinct cultural identity beyond just geography.
- In plain terms
- Texas is a state of mind and a nation.
- What can you take from it?
- State identity is cultural.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a place?
- How does location shape identity?
Another view
State lines are legal borders not just cultural ideas.
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