A good American makes propaganda for whatever existence has forced him to become.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Americans tend to advocate for the life circumstances they are compelled to live.
- In plain terms
- People defend their current life.
- What can you take from it?
- People justify their own circumstances.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you promote because of your life?
Another view
Not everyone justifies their circumstances.
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