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I hope the day will never come when the American nation…

“I hope the day will never come when the American nation will be the champion of the status quo. Once that happens, we shall have forfeited, and rightly forfeited, the support of the unsatisfied, of those who are the victims of inevitable imperfections, of those who, young in years or spirit…” quote by John Foster Dulles
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“I hope the day will never come when the American nation will be the champion of the status quo. Once that happens, we shall have forfeited, and rightly forfeited, the support of the unsatisfied, of those who are the victims of inevitable imperfections, of those who, young in years or spirit, believe that they can make a better world and of those who dream dreams and want to make their dreams to come true.”

John Foster Dulles

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 avoid becoming complacent with the status quo, lest it loses the support of those yearning for progress and a better world.

In simple terms: Avoid complacency, keep hope alive.

Key Takeaway

Stay vigilant, empower change.

Themes

politics idealism social justice

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political campaigns
  • grassroots activism
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

democracy progressivism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels your desire for change?
  • How can societies balance stability and reform?
A Different Perspective

Change can be destabilizing and meet resistance.

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