Quote by Charles Stewart Parnell

No man has a right to fix the boundary of the march of a nation; no man has a right to say to his country, Thus far shalt thou go and no further.

No man has a right to fix the boundary of the march of a nat

Summary

This quote emphasizes that no individual should have the authority to determine the limits or constraints of a nation's progress or aspirations. It argues against the notion of any person having the power to set arbitrary boundaries on a country's potential and growth. Instead, it suggests that the path and destiny of a nation should be determined collectively, without the interference of any one individual's narrow perspective or self-interest. This quote advocates for the principle of inclusivity and the shared responsibility of citizens to shape the future of their nation together.

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By Charles Stewart Parnell

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