I love the things that you've given me I cherish you my dear country But sometimes I don't understand the way we play
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker loves their country and values its gifts but does not understand its harmful actions.
- In plain terms
- I love my country but do not understand its bad actions.
- What can you take from it?
- Patriotism involves questioning a nation when it does wrong.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you love a country that does bad things?
- What confused you about your country?
Another view
The speaker does not explain what specific actions are confusing.
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