--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When we have run through all forms of…" description: "\"When we have run through all forms of government, without partiality to that we were born under, we are at a loss with which to side; they are all a co..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c69/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_born_when-we-have-run-through-all-forms-of-go_574430.png" --- # When we have run through all forms of government, without… ![“When we have run through all forms of government, without partiality to that we were born under, we are at a loss with which to side; they are all a compound of good and evil. It is therefore most reasonable and safe to value that of our own country above all others, and to submit to it.” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c69/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_born_when-we-have-run-through-all-forms-of-go_574430.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c69/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_born_when-we-have-run-through-all-forms-of-go_574430.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c69/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_born_when-we-have-run-through-all-forms-of-go_574430.png) > “When we have run through all forms of government, without partiality to that we were born under, we are at a loss with which to side; they are all a compound of good and evil. It is therefore most reasonable and safe to value that of our own country above all others, and to submit to it.” [Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jean-de-la-bruyere/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Governments mix good and evil, so loyalty to one's own nation is the safest choice. **In simple terms:** Governments have both good and bad; favor your own country. Key Takeaway Prioritize your nation's interests. Themes nationalism politics ethics Mood pragmatic reflective Type political philosophical When to use this quote - voting - public policy - community involvement - international relations Key Concepts social contract realism patriotism Questions to Reflect On - Is blind patriotism always justified? - How can we balance national loyalty with global responsibility? 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