He who fights against his country, is a child who would kill his own mother.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Betraying your nation is like harming your own family.
- In plain terms
- Fighting your country is as wrong as killing your mother.
- What can you take from it?
- Loyalty to your nation is a natural duty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is patriotism always right?
- When is dissent justified?
Another view
Sometimes fighting your country is necessary for justice.
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