Quote by G. K. Chesterton

There is nothing the matter with Americans except their ideals. The real American is all right; it is the ideal American who is all wrong.

There is nothing the matter with Americans except their idea

Summary

This quote suggests that the issue with Americans lies in their ideals and the image of an ideal American, rather than with the actual people themselves. The quote suggests that the "real" Americans are fine as they are, but the standard or expectation placed upon them can be problematic. It implies that the idealized version of an American, the one that is often portrayed or expected, may be flawed or unrealistic. This quote encourages us to question and re-evaluate the ideals we hold and the pressure we place on individuals to conform to them.

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By G. K. Chesterton

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