We are Englishmen; that is one good fact.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A brief affirmation of national identity as a unifying fact.
- In plain terms
- We are English, and that matters.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared identity can unite people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What unites a group beyond borders?
- How much does nationality matter?
Another view
Identity alone does not solve conflict.
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