If you don't know how great this country is, I know someone who does; Russia.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If you doubt your country's greatness, look to Russia as an example of someone who knows it.
- In plain terms
- Russia is presented as a witness to a country's greatness.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider external perspectives when assessing national merit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the speaker imply about patriotism?
- How reliable are foreign opinions?
Another view
The statement is sarcastic and may confuse literal readers.
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