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There was never a nation great until it came to the knowledge that it had nowhere in the world to go for help
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"There was never a nation great until it came to the knowledge that it had nowhere in the world to go for help"

- Charles Dudley Warner

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This quote by Charles Dudley Warner talks to the significance of self-reliance and self-reliance. It recommends that a nation can not end up being terrific up until it realizes that it needs to count on itself for aid and assistance. This indicates that a country needs to have the ability to provide for itself and not count on other nations for assistance. It likewise suggests that a country should have a strong sense of identity and function in order to achieve success. This quote encourages nations to take duty for their own destiny and to pursue greatness without counting on outside help. It is a pointer that a country should be self-dependent and independent in order to attain achievement.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Charles Dudley Warner between September 12, 1829 and October 20, 1900. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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