Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

I do not call the sod under my feet my country; but language -- religion -- government -- blood -- identity in these makes men of one country.

I do not call the sod under my feet my country; but language

Summary

This quote suggests that the mere geographical connection to a place does not define one's sense of nationality. Instead, the elements of language, religion, government, and shared heritage, represented by blood, shape a person's identification with their country. It emphasizes the idea that it is the cultural and societal aspects that bind individuals together and create a common sense of belonging and identity.

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By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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