Nationality is respectable only when it is on the defence, when it is waging wars of liberation it is sacred; when those of domination it is accursed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nationality is sacred when defending liberation but cursed when used for domination.
- In plain terms
- Nationalism is good for freedom fights but bad for ruling others.
- What can you take from it?
- Judge nationalism by whether it defends freedom or seeks power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is nationalism justified?
- What defines your country?
Another view
Patriotism can also serve practical social cohesion.
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