Quote by George William Curtis

A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.

A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains,

Summary

This quote suggests that a person's love for their country does not depend on its physical features, but rather on the principles and values it represents. It implies that true patriotism is about being loyal to the ideals and beliefs that a country stands for, such as democracy, justice, freedom, or equality. The quote challenges the notion that patriotism equates to blind devotion to geographical boundaries, emphasizing the importance of embracing the underlying principles that define a nation's identity.

By George William Curtis

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