A Country is not a mere territory; the particular territory is only its foundation. The Country is the idea which rises upon that foundation; it is the sentiment of love, the sense of fellowship which binds together all the sons of that territory.
Meaning of the quote
A country is not just the land or area it covers. The land is only the base or starting point. A country is the idea or feeling that forms on top of that land. It's the love and connection that people who live there feel towards each other. This is what really makes a country special and brings everyone together.
About Giuseppe Mazzini
Giuseppe Mazzini was an influential Italian politician and journalist who played a key role in the unification of Italy in the 19th century. He was a proponent of republicanism and social democracy, and his ideas inspired many other political leaders around the world.
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