Si pequena es la patria, uno grande la suena.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even if your country is small you can dream of it as great and powerful.
- In plain terms
- A small country can be dreamt as a big one.
- What can you take from it?
- Dream your nation into greatness regardless of size.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How big is your vision for home?
- What does patria mean to you?
Another view
Dreams do not change physical reality.
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