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America is the sum of all our journeys as we search for our national community and our national culture
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"America is the sum of all our journeys as we search for our national community and our national culture"

- Paul Tsongas

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This quote by Paul Tsongas talks to the idea that America is a country of several individuals, all of whom have their own unique stories and experiences. It recommends that the cumulative journey of all these people is what comprises the American identity. This journey is not just physical, however also cultural, as all of us strive to develop a unified national culture. The quote suggests that the variety of our backgrounds and experiences is what makes America so great, which by coming together we can create a strong and lively nationwide community. It is a tip that we are all part of something larger than ourselves, which our specific stories become part of a larger story.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Paul Tsongas between February 14, 1941 and January 18, 1997. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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