Quote by Henry Bolingbroke

Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue.

Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of the foundation and support for patriotism. It suggests that true patriotism should not be based solely on love for one's country or blind loyalty, but should instead be rooted in strong moral principles and virtuous actions. In other words, genuine patriotism requires an understanding and commitment to the values and ideals that make a nation truly great. It implies that without these underlying principles and virtues, patriotism may become shallow or misguided.

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Patriotism

By Henry Bolingbroke

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