Quote by Woodrow Wilson

I would rather belong to a poor nation that was free than to a rich nation that had ceased to be in love with liberty.

I would rather belong to a poor nation that was free than to

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that freedom and liberty are more important than material wealth. The speaker asserts a preference for being a citizen of a financially impoverished nation that values and upholds personal freedom, rather than being a citizen of a prosperous nation that lacks a passion for liberty. It highlights the belief that true happiness and fulfillment come not from wealth or luxury, but from living in a society that cherishes and preserves individual liberties.

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Liberty

By Woodrow Wilson

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