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Thread #53662   Message #827465
Posted By: NicoleC
15-Nov-02 - 08:19 PM
Thread Name: BS: Mark Twain & Patriots Defined
Subject: RE: BS: Mark Twain & Patriots Defined
Interesting. I always thought the Schurz quote seemed like it was referring to something else, but never saw the other reference.

On the whole, I think Schurz' quote is more patriotic, because it requires an active participation in the process of being "right." While Clay's quote expresses a desire for right, it abdicates personal responsibility.