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Worthless is the nation that does not gladly stake its all on its honor.
Friedrich Schiller
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Interpretation

What this quote means

A nation that does not value its honor is not worth anything.

This quote by Friedrich Schiller emphasizes the importance of honor and integrity for a nation. It suggests that the true worth of a nation is determined by its willingness to uphold its honor, implying that a lack of commitment to these values leads to worthlessness and diminishes its stature in the eyes of the world.

Themes

HonorNationIntegrityValuesCharacter

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used in a speech about national values and integrity.

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