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The strength and power of a country depends absolutely on the quantity of good men and women in it
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"The strength and power of a country depends absolutely on the quantity of good men and women in it"

- John Ruskin

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John Ruskin's quote speaks with the importance of having a strong and powerful country. He thinks that the strength and power of a country is directly associated to the variety of excellent males and females in it. This suggests that the quality of residents is more important than the amount. He is suggesting that a country should strive to have citizens who are moral, truthful, and hardworking. These people will be the structure of a strong and effective nation. They will be the ones who will contribute to the country's growth and advancement. They will be the ones who will create a much better future for the nation. They will be the ones who will be the role models for the more youthful generations. Simply put, John Ruskin's quote is a pointer that a nation's strength and power depends on its residents which it is necessary to have good people in order to have a strong and powerful country.

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John Ruskin This quote is written / told by John Ruskin between February 8, 1819 and January 20, 1900. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 92 other quotes.

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