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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave"

- Elmer Davis

About this Quote

This quote by Elmer Davis talks to the importance of bravery in keeping flexibility. It implies that freedom is not something that is guaranteed, however something that needs to be proactively safeguarded. It recommends that the residents of a country need to be endure in order to shield their freedom. This might suggest standing up for what is right, speaking out versus injustice, or taking action to secure the rights of others. It also indicates that freedom is something that has to be proactively preserved, and that it is not something that can be considered approved. This quote acts as a suggestion that flexibility is something that has to be fought for and also defended, which it is the endure who will make sure that it is preserved.

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Elmer Davis This quote is written / told by Elmer Davis between January 13, 1890 and May 18, 1958. He was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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