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But it is the best country on earth, and the man who will not work for it, who will not fight for it, and if need be die for it, is unworthy to live in it.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “But it is the best country on earth, and the man who will not work for it, who will not fight for it, and if need be die…”
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He asserts that true patriotism involves working and fighting for one's country, emphasizing the importance of dedication.
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