Tis not, 'my country right or wrong'; tis, 'my country…
“Tis not, 'my country right or wrong'; tis, 'my country, that which is right to be kept right, that which is wrong to be set right'”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Patriotism should aim at correcting a nation’s flaws, not blind allegiance
In simple terms: Love your country by improving it
Work to fix your country's wrongs
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting
- activism
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to love a country responsibly?
- How can citizens hold their nation accountable?
Blind loyalty can perpetuate injustice