“Love of country follows from the exercise of its freedoms, not from pride in its fleets or its armies.”
Quote by Lewis H. Lapham
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Lewis H. Lapham
Lewis H. Lapham is an American writer born on January 8, 1935. He is known for his distinctive literary style and profound insights into American society and politics. more
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