America is a fortunate country. She grows by the follies of our European nations.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- America benefits from the mistakes and instability of European nations.
- In plain terms
- America grows because Europe makes mistakes.
- What can you take from it?
- Learn from others mistakes or benefit from them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do nations benefit from others errors?
- Is growth tied to others misfortune?
Another view
America also faces its own significant challenges and errors.
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