The carnal person fears man, not God. The strong Christian fears God, not man. The weak Christian fears man too much, and God too little.
John FlavelRead
Americanism is not a matter of skin or color.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Americanism is defined by shared values, not by race or ethnicity.
In this quote, Daniel Inouye emphasizes that the essence of being American transcends physical characteristics like skin color. It suggests that American identity is rooted in common values, beliefs, and a collective spirit rather than superficial attributes, advocating for inclusion and unity among diverse individuals.
Themes
AmericanismIdentityInclusionDiversityUnity
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a speech about the importance of immigration in shaping America.
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