Quote by Chris Christie

I believe we have become paralyzed, paralyzed by our desire to be loved. Now our founding fathers had the wisdom to know that social acceptance and popularity were fleeing, and that this country's principles needed to be rooted in strengths greater than the passions and the emotions of the times.

I believe we have become paralyzed, paralyzed by our desire

Summary

This quote suggests that we have become too concerned with seeking approval and popularity, which has caused us to be paralyzed and unable to take strong and principled actions. The quote draws a comparison to the wisdom of the founding fathers who understood that social acceptance is fleeting and that a nation's principles should be based on something more enduring than passing emotions and trends. It implies that we need to prioritize deeper values and principles in order to overcome our current state of paralysis.

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By Chris Christie

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