The first lesson in civics is that efficient government begins at home.
Charles Evans HughesRead
The peril of this Nation is not in any foreign foe! We, the people, are its power, its peril, and its hope.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The nation's challenges stem from within its own people rather than external threats.
Charles Evans Hughes emphasizes that the true danger to a nation does not come from outside adversaries but from the people themselves. He suggests that the strength and potential for change lie in the populace, highlighting their responsibility as the source of both hope and peril for the nation.
Themes
NationPowerPeopleResponsibilityHope
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about civic responsibility, one might use this quote to emphasize the role of citizens in shaping their nation's future.
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Our institutions were not devised to bring about uniformity of opinion; if they had we might well abandon hope. It is important to remember, as has well been said, 'the essential characteristic of true liberty is that under its shelter many different types of life and character and opinion and belief can develop unmolested and unobstructed.'
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