Let the world be grafted onto our republics, but the trunk must be our own. And let the vanquished pedant hold his tongue, for there are no lands in which a man may take greater pride than in our long-suffering American republics.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Adopt useful global ideas but keep your own identity. Be proud of your republic.
- In plain terms
- Keep your own identity while learning from others.
- What can you take from it?
- Be proud of your roots.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes your culture unique?
- How do you balance local and global?
Another view
Globalization can bring benefits too.
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