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Literary
January 5, 1791
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
An extract arguing that true love of country, or zeal for the public good, is distinct from self-love and encourages exposing national faults to correct them.
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"There is a kind of affection for our nation or cotemporaries which in fact is nothing but self-love: We extol it above all others from a secret pride, which appropriates to ourselves a share of those liberal encomiums. The love of our country is free from this weakness. This affection, which in other words may be called zeal for the public good, renders us sharp-sighted, both with respect to their faults and their virtues. It prompts us to expose those, in order to correct them, because they exist only by not being known."
"There is a kind of affection for our nation or cotemporaries which in fact is nothing but self-love: We extol it above all others from a secret pride, which appropriates to ourselves a share of those liberal encomiums. The love of our country is free from this weakness. This affection, which in other words may be called zeal for the public good, renders us sharp-sighted, both with respect to their faults and their virtues. It prompts us to expose those, in order to correct them, because they exist only by not being known."
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Moral Virtue
Political
What keywords are associated?
Patriotism
Self Love
Public Good
National Affection
Moral Virtue
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There Is A Kind Of Affection For Our Nation Or Cotemporaries Which In Fact Is Nothing But Self Love: We Extol It Above All Others From A Secret Pride, Which Appropriates To Ourselves A Share Of Those Liberal Encomiums.
The Love Of Our Country Is Free From This Weakness.
This Affection, Which In Other Words May Be Called Zeal For The Public Good, Renders Us Sharp Sighted, Both With Respect To Their Faults And Their Virtues.
It Prompts Us To Expose Those, In Order To Correct Them, Because They Exist Only By Not Being Known.