Francis John McConnell is a historically obscure figure. His life and contributions are not well-documented.
“We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us..... The old "manifest destiny" idea ought to be modified so that each nation has the manifest destiny to do the best it can - and that without cant, without the assumption of self-righteousness and with a desire to learn to the uttermost from other nations.” NeedsIdeasSelfDesireNationsDestinyVirtueTypeOughtAssumptionPatriotismRighteousnessOld ManManifestCantDo The BestSelf RighteousnessAmerican PatrioticDesire To LearnManifest Destiny Author:Francis John McConnell
“We must get away from the idea that America is to be the leader of the world in everything.” WorldIdeasWarAmericaPeaceLeaderGet AwayAnti WarAntiwar Author:Francis John McConnell
“We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us.” NeedsWarPeaceVirtueTypePatriotismAntiwarSelf RighteousnessAmerican PatrioticGood PatrioticManifest Destiny Author:Francis John McConnell