Quote by Charles Dudley Warner

There was never a nation great until it came to the knowledge that it had nowhere in the world to go for help.

There was never a nation great until it came to the knowledg

Summary

This quote suggests that the true greatness of a nation lies in its ability to become self-reliant. It implies that a nation has to recognize that it cannot depend on external assistance or rely on others for help in order to truly emerge as a powerful entity. Only when a nation realizes that it must rely on its own capabilities and resources does it have the potential to rise to greatness. The quote emphasizes the significance of self-sufficiency and resilience as key attributes for a nation to achieve true greatness.

By Charles Dudley Warner

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