Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

When a nation's young men are conservative, its funeral bell is already rung.

When a nation's young men are conservative, its funeral bell

Summary

This quote suggests that when a country's young population tends to have conservative views and resist change, it signifies a stagnation or decline for that nation. It implies that youthful innovation and progressive thinking are essential for the growth and vitality of a society. If the younger generation of a country becomes entrenched in traditional beliefs and resistant to new ideas, it indicates a lack of adaptability and progressiveness, which can have negative consequences for the nation's future.

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Men

By Henry Ward Beecher

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