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“My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right” quote by Carl Schurz
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“My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right”

Carl Schurz

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A nation must be corrected when wrong and preserved when right, emphasizing moral vigilance.

In simple terms: Fix wrongs, keep rights.

Key Takeaway

Uphold moral standards in governance.

Themes

politics ethics governance

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • legislative debates
  • public policy
  • citizen activism

Key Concepts

civic duty moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines “right” in politics?
  • How to correct without destabilizing?
A Different Perspective

Balancing correction with stability can be contentious.

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