"America is a young country with an old mentality"
- George Santayana
About this Quote
This quote by George Santayana suggests that although America is a reasonably young country, its mindset is much older. This might be interpreted in a couple of various methods. To start with, it could indicate that America is stuck in the past, not able to move on and embrace new ideas. It could likewise mean that America is still influenced by the values and beliefs of its founding dads, which were formed centuries ago. Lastly, it might indicate that America is still having a hard time to get rid of the legacy of its past, such as bigotry and inequality. Whatever the interpretation, this quote indicates that America is not as progressive as it could be.
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