"The only foes that threaten America are the enemies at home, and these are ignorance, superstition and incompetence"
- Elbert Hubbard
About this Quote
This quote by Elbert Hubbard speaks with the idea that the greatest hazards to America come from within. He recommends that the opponents of America are ignorance, superstitious notion, and incompetence. Ignorance is a lack of knowledge or understanding, and it can result in people making choices that are not in the best interest of the country. Superstitious notion is a belief in something that is not based on reality or reason, and it can lead to people making decisions that are not based upon reality. Incompetence is an absence of ability or skill, and it can lead to individuals making decisions that are not well considered. All of these enemies can lead to decisions that are not in the very best interest of the nation, and can eventually result in its downfall. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of these opponents and to strive to be well-informed, sensible, and qualified in order to guarantee the success of America.
This quote is written / told by Elbert Hubbard between June 19, 1859 and May 7, 1915. He was a famous Writer from USA.
The author also have 77 other quotes.
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"A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act"
"Give us grace and strength to forbear and to persevere. Give us courage and gaiety and the quiet mind, spare to us our friends, soften to us our enemies"
