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    A nation which has forgotten the quality of courage which in the past has been brought to public life is not as likely to insist upon or regard that quality in its chosen leaders today - and in fact we have forgotten.

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In all nations an exceptional man exists that compensates the deficiencies of the remainder. In those moments, when humanity is read more

In all nations an exceptional man exists that compensates the deficiencies of the remainder. In those moments, when humanity is found collectively in a state of decadence, there always remain those exceptional beings as point of reference.

by Augusto Roa Bastos Found in: Nations Quotes,
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If nations could only depend upon fair and impartial judgments in a world court of law, they would abandon the read more

If nations could only depend upon fair and impartial judgments in a world court of law, they would abandon the senseless, savage practice of war.

by Belva Lockwood Found in: Nations Quotes,
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To poison a nation, poison its stories. A demoralised nation tells demoralised stories to itself. Beware of the storytellers who read more

To poison a nation, poison its stories. A demoralised nation tells demoralised stories to itself. Beware of the storytellers who are not fully conscious of the importance of their gifts, and who are irresponsible in the application of their art: they

by Ben Okri Found in: Nations Quotes,
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A nation can assume that the addition of the words "under God" to its pledge of allegiance gives evidence that read more

A nation can assume that the addition of the words "under God" to its pledge of allegiance gives evidence that its citizens actually believe in God whereas all it really proves is that they believe in "believing" in God

by Huston Smith Found in: Nations Quotes,
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No nation is permitted to live in ignorance with impunity

No nation is permitted to live in ignorance with impunity

by Thomas Jefferson Found in: Nations Quotes,
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Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet read more

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty.

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Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. read more

Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.

by Ulysses S. Grant Found in: Nations Quotes,
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A nation as a society forms a moral person, and every member of it is personally responsible for his society

A nation as a society forms a moral person, and every member of it is personally responsible for his society

by Thomas Jefferson Found in: Nations Quotes,
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You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements.

You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements.

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