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What does it mean?
A nation's greatness comes from the courage and duty of its citizens.
In plain terms
Great cities are built by brave and dutiful people.
What can you take from it?
Personal duty and bravery build collective greatness.

Where it applies

  • national service
  • community work
  • citizenship

Putting it to work

  • fulfill civic responsibilities
  • serve community
  • practice duty

Questions to consider

  • What duties do you accept?
  • How does bravery serve your community?

Another view

Greatness can also be hindered by structural inequalities regardless of individual duty.

More from Pericles

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  2. Instead of looking on discussion as a stumbling block in the way of action, we think it an indispensable preliminary to any wise action at all.

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  3. Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.

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