Quote by Henry James

I think patriotism is like charity -- it begins at home.

I think patriotism is like charity -- it begins at home.

Summary

This quote suggests that patriotism and charity share a common principle: they both start with one's own immediate surroundings. Just as charity begins by helping those in proximity, patriotism starts by showing love and loyalty towards one's own country. It emphasizes the importance of starting with the people and places closest to us before extending that care and devotion to a larger community or nation. This quote highlights the idea that cultivating patriotism should begin by recognizing and supporting the needs and values of one's own homeland.

By Henry James

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