Augustine says that you don't understand a nation by the throw weight of its military or the strength of its research universities or the size of its population, but by looking at what it loves in common. To assess a nation, you look at the health and strength of its ideals. And there's no question that the common love in America is freedom.

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Os Guinness was English author and social critic. Ian Oswald "Os" Guinness is an English author, theologian and social critic now based in Fairfax County, Virginia; he has lived in the United States since 1984. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection
  • Freedom — The value of liberty, independence, and self-determination
  • Health — Well-being of mind and body, and the pursuit of vitality

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