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Europe was created by history. America was created by philosophy
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"Europe was created by history. America was created by philosophy"

- Margaret Thatcher

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This quote by Margaret Thatcher talks to the differences between both continents of Europe as well as America. Europe was shaped by its history, with its lots of wars, realms, and social impacts. America, on the other hand, was created by philosophy, with its starting papas dreaming of a brand-new nation based upon the principles of democracy, freedom, and also justice. This quote highlights the relevance of philosophy in the production of America, as well as how it has shaped the country right into what it is today. It also acts as a pointer of the value of history in the formation of Europe, and just how it has formed the continent into what it is today. This quote is a pointer of the significance of both background as well as viewpoint in the development of nations, and also just how they have actually shaped the globe we live in today.

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Margaret Thatcher This quote is written / told by Margaret Thatcher between October 13, 1925 and April 8, 2013. She was a famous Leader from United Kingdom. The author also have 50 other quotes.

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