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At the heart of our public morality is the idea that he who gives generously is most virtuous and morally praiseworthy; that there is no greater citizen than she who sacrifices; and that there is no greater measure of

At the heart of our public morality is the idea that he who gives generously is most virtuous and morally praiseworthy; that there is no greater citizen than she who sacrifices; and that there is no greater measure of worth than contribution. These are values we can be proud of. After all, there is no moral system or religion on earth where the guiding ethic is grab more for yourself.

Eric Liu
Heart, Sacrifice, Ideas
Eric Liu, Nick Hanauer (2012). “The True Patriot”, p.34, Sasquatch Books

True patriots believe that freedom from responsibility is selfishness, freedom from sacrifice is cowardice, freedom from tolerance is prejudice, freedom from stewardship is exploitation, and freedom from compassion is cruelty.

Eric Liu
Believe, Responsibility, Sacrifice
Eric Liu, Nick Hanauer (2012). “The True Patriot”, p.20, Sasquatch Books

Honest people know that the road to success and virtue always involves shared sacrifice, hard work, and gratification postponed. Telling people otherwise isn't leadership, it is pandering.

Eric Liu
Hard Work, Sacrifice, People
Eric Liu, Nick Hanauer (2012). “The True Patriot”, p.89, Sasquatch Books

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