Quote by John Gunther

Ours is the only country deliberately founded on a good idea.

Ours is the only country deliberately founded on a good idea

Summary

This quote suggests that the United States is unique because it was intentionally established based on a virtuous concept or principle. Unlike many other nations that may have been formed due to historical circumstances or conquests, the founding of the United States was purposeful and driven by ideals such as freedom, democracy, and individual rights. It highlights the notion that the American nation was built on a solid moral foundation, distinguishing it from others whose origins may not have been driven by such an explicitly "good idea."

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By John Gunther

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