Quote by Carl Schurz

The Senator from Wisconsin cannot frighten me by exclaiming, My country, right or wrong. In one sense I say so too. My country; and my country is the great American Republic. My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right.

The Senator from Wisconsin cannot frighten me by exclaiming,

Summary

This quote, attributed to Carl Schurz, expresses the idea that blind loyalty to one's country should not override one's principles and the pursuit of justice. It dismisses the notion that supporting one's country means supporting everything it does without question. Instead, it suggests that true patriotism entails the responsibility to uphold what is right and work to correct any wrongs. The quote emphasizes the importance of holding one's country accountable to ensure it remains on the right path and continues to embody the values that make it great.

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