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Who said the quote My country, right or wrong?

Jeremy Anderson

Who said the quote My country, right or wrong?

Senator Carl Schurz gave a fitting reply to a haranguing Senator Mathew Carpenter, who used the phrase, “My country, right or wrong” to prove his point. In reply, Senator Shurz said, “My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right.”

What does the phrase My country, right or wrong originally mean?

Usage notes. Frequently used either as an expression of jingoism (extreme patriotism), in the sense “I will stand by my country whether it be right or wrong”, or to attack such patriotism as unthinking: “…that patriotism which shouts ‘our Country right or wrong,’ regardless alike of God and his eternal laws…”

What did Stephen Decatur say?

The phrase “My country right or wrong” is one of those iconic American quotes that has almost become cliche. Like many iconic phrases, however, it has been often misquoted, taken out of context, and misused. Commodore Stephen Decatur uttered the phrase in 1816 as a toast during a dinner held here in Norfolk.

Do you know which author Leblanc borrowed from?

Arthur Conan Doyle
5/26: Do you know which author Leblanc borrowed from? Answer: Arthur Conan Doyle.

Who said the love of one’s country is a splendid thing but why should love stop at the border?

Pablo Casals (29 December 1876 – 22 October 1973), born Pau Casals i Defilló, was a Spanish cellist, composer and conductor. The love of one’s country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border? There is a brotherhood among all men.

What is Stephen Decatur’s most famous quote?

Stephen Decatur Quotes and Sayings – Page 1

  • “Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations, may she always be in the right; but our country, right or wrong.” — Stephen Decatur.
  • “My country, right or wrong, but still my country.” — Stephen Decatur.
  • “It is part of a sailor’s life to die well.” — Stephen Decatur.

Who is Decatur named for?

Stephen Decatur
Decatur was named in honor of Stephen Decatur, a popular early-American naval hero.

What country starts with R?

R

  • Republic of Genoa*
  • Republic of Korea (South Korea)
  • Republic of the Congo.
  • Romania.
  • Russia.
  • Rwanda.