United States! the ages plead, - Present and Past in under-song, - Go put your creed into your deed, Nor speak with double tongue.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The nation must align its actions with its values instead of hypocrisy.
- In plain terms
- Do what you say you believe.
- What can you take from it?
- Align actions with stated beliefs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your creed?
- Does your deed match?
Another view
It simplifies the complexity of political compromise.
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