Quote by Edward Rickenbacker

The four cornerstones of character on which the structure of this nation was built are: Initiative, Imagination, Individuality and Independence.

The four cornerstones of character on which the structure of

Summary

This quote emphasizes the essential values that form the foundation of a nation's character. It suggests that initiative, the willingness to take action and lead, imagination, the ability to think creatively and envision possibilities, individuality, the recognition and celebration of unique qualities, and independence, the pursuit of freedom and self-reliance, are all vital to building a strong and prosperous society. These cornerstones not only shape the character of individuals but also contribute to the collective identity and success of a nation.

Topics

Character

By Edward Rickenbacker

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

If you hold a cat by the tail you learn things you cannot le

If you hold a cat by the tail you learn things you cannot learn any other way.

Learning Cats

Give your weakness to one who helps.

Give your weakness to one who helps.

Inspirational Compassion

I envy people with dreams and passions, but I don't think th

I envy people with dreams and passions, but I don't think that way. I still don't have a 'bliss' to follow. For people like me - I suspect that's most people - holding out for a 'dream' or a 'passion' is paralyzing. I just like having work I enjoy that feels meaningful. That's hard enough... but it's enough.

Dreams

I have loved to the point of madness; that which is called m

I have loved to the point of madness; that which is called madness, that which to me, is the only sensible way to love.

Love Passion

The most violent element in society is ignorance.

The most violent element in society is ignorance.

Society Ignorance

It is not the position, but the disposition.

It is not the position, but the disposition.

Attitude

So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted

So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.

There is nothing in the dark that isn't there when the light

There is nothing in the dark that isn't there when the lights are on.

The U.S. states that allow for citizens' initiatives tend to

The U.S. states that allow for citizens' initiatives tend to have fewer laws and lower taxes than the ones that don't. But the beauty of the system is that it encourages the spread of best practice.

Beauty

There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League

There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League. I got into tennis when I realized this, and because I thought golf would be too slow for me, and I was too scared to swim.

Billie Jean King

Sports

Art is a jealous mistress.

Art is a jealous mistress.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Art

I read poetry to save time.

I read poetry to save time.

Poetry