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Jul 29, 2014 12:18
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English term

No nation like donation

English Art/Literary Poetry & Literature
“No nation like donation”

Discussion

Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D. Jul 29, 2014:
Just to repeat myself (in English and in Polish), this is a slogan that the best nation is the one that gives generously (Najlepsza nacja to donacja.).
Arabic & More Jul 29, 2014:
It's a play on words as pointed out by Agneta below. The word "nation" appears within the word "donation" while the word "city" appears within the word "generosity" (when pronounced aloud). It's basically a slogan that extols the virtues of giving.
DLyons Jul 29, 2014:
Perhaps not coincidentally, it's similar to "There's no business like show business". It's a hip, catchy, motherhood-n-apple-pie-type phrase that allows problems to be brushed under the carpet.
Agneta Pallinder Jul 29, 2014:
general slogan I've also seen the longer version "ain't no nation like donation, ain't no city like generosity".

Seems to be used to encourage giving - saw one blog entry that said if you wear a T-shirt with the slogan then you can't really deny a beggar a dime.
David Moore (X) Jul 29, 2014:
More importantly, Charlesp, what's the context???
Charlesp (asker) Jul 29, 2014:
The question is, what does it mean? (Thanks for the youtube link, but I doubt that is it).
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D. Jul 29, 2014:
Sorry. I usually do Polish proz. This is a slogan that the best nation is the one that gives generously.
Thayenga Jul 29, 2014:
Question Yes, mabe he was just looking for the link. Else posting it here... leaves me puzzled. :)
Edith Kelly Jul 29, 2014:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9__NXPcseo maybe ..... he was just looking for this clip
Catharine Cellier-Smart Jul 29, 2014:
And your question is?

Responses

3 hrs

Charity is the greatest virtue

People say this nation is the greatest, that nation is the best, and so on.
Donation rhymes with nation. So, this adage wants to point out the greatness of charity by saying "no nation like donation," that is, charity is the greatest virtue.
Peer comment(s):

neutral Cilian O'Tuama : I can't see a Q. What Q are you answering?
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