Good economics is good politics.
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What the Anzac legend did do, by the bravery and sacrifice of our troops, was reinforce our own cultural notions of independence, mateship, and ingenuity. Of resilience and courage in adversity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Anzac legend symbolizes Australian values of bravery and resilience in the face of challenges.
Paul Keating reflects on how the Anzac legend not only commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Australian troops but also strengthens the cultural identity of the nation, emphasizing values such as independence, camaraderie, ingenuity, resilience, and courage in adversity. This legacy serves to inspire future generations to uphold these virtues in their own lives.
Themes
AnzacBraverySacrificeCourageResilienceIndependenceMateship
In practice
Example use cases
During a remembrance service, one might share this quote to honor the sacrifices of veterans.
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