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Unless our conception of patriotism is progressive, it cannot hope to embody the real affection and the real interest of the nation.
Unless our conception of patriotism is progressive, it cannot hope to embody the real affection and the real interest of the nation.
This line presents patriotism as something that must grow beyond narrow forms. It leans toward an external standard. Because it is brief, it can widen toward peace, civic care, and a more generous public hope.