Quote by Grover Cleveland

There is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows a supine submission to wrong and injustice and the consequent loss of national self-respect and honor, beneath which are shielded and defended a people's safety and greatness.

There is no calamity which a great nation can invite which e

Summary

This quote suggests that a nation's greatest disaster is not external calamities or attacks but rather a passive acceptance of wrongdoing and injustice. It emphasizes that when a nation fails to stand up for what is right and compromises its principles, it loses its self-respect, honor, and ultimately its safety and greatness. The quote reminds us of the importance of maintaining an unwavering commitment to justice, as it is the foundation that protects and upholds a nation's identity, strength, and wellbeing.

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