Country Quote by Carl Schurz
“Our country, right or wrong. When right, to be kept right; when wrong, to be put right.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Republican National Convention, 1868
A nation must be corrected when wrong and preserved when right.
In simple terms: Correct wrongs, preserve rights.
Key Takeaway
Uphold justice and maintain virtue.
Themes
politics
justice
morality
governance
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legislative reform
- judicial review
- public policy debates
- education curricula
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
civic duty
national identity
Questions to Reflect On
- When should a nation intervene to correct itself?
- How to distinguish right from wrong in policy?
A Different Perspective
Balancing correction with stability is complex.
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