Tis not, 'my country right or wrong'; tis, 'my country, that which is right to be kept right, that which is wrong to be set right'
Carl SchurzRead
Ideals are like the stars: we never reach them, but like the mariners of the sea, we chart our course by them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ideals guide us, even if we can't fully attain them.
This quote by Carl Schurz uses the metaphor of stars to illustrate how ideals serve as guiding principles in our lives. Although we may never fully reach these ideals, they help us navigate our choices and direction, much like sailors rely on stars to find their way across the ocean.
Themes
IdealsStarsGuidanceNavigationLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire people to set high goals.
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All quotes βMy country right or wrong; when right, to keep her right; when wrong, to put her right.
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