I don't get a sense of American pride. I just get a sense that everyone is here, battling the same thing - that around the world everybody's after the same thing, just some minor piece of happiness each day.

Summary

This quote reflects the perspective of the speaker who seems to lack a feeling of American pride. Instead, they perceive a common struggle among individuals within America and worldwide. The speaker believes that people all over the world are striving for a small measure of happiness each day, emphasizing the shared human desire for contentment regardless of nationality. The quote suggests a belief in the universality of the pursuit of happiness, rather than a distinctive sense of national identity.

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