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God has given you your country as cradle, and humanity as mother you cannot rightly love your brethren of the cradle if
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"God has given you your country as cradle, and humanity as mother; you cannot rightly love your brethren of the cradle if you love not the common mother"

- Giuseppe Mazzini

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This quote by Giuseppe Mazzini talks to the value of caring humankind as a whole. He suggests that we can not genuinely love our own nation if we do not like mankind. He is stating that our country is our cradle, a location of security and convenience, and humanity is our mother, the source of our love and care. He is stressing the value of caring mankind as a whole, not just our own country. He is recommending that if we do not enjoy humanity, we can not truly like our own country. He is highlighting the value of understanding and appreciating the diversity of mankind, and of recognizing that we are all connected. He is recommending that we must strive to produce a world where everyone is respected and valued, regardless of their citizenship or background. By caring humanity, we can create a world of peace and understanding.

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Italy Flag This quote is written / told by Giuseppe Mazzini between June 22, 1805 and March 10, 1872. He/she was a famous Activist from Italy. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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