Patriotism and War:At the bottom of all patriotism is war: that is why I am no patriot.
– Jules Renard
No other factor in history, not even religion, has produced so many wars as has the clash of national egotisms sanctified by the name of patriotism.
– Preserved Smith
Naturally the common people don’t want war . . . Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders . . . All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism.
– Hermann Goering.
That worst outcrop of herd life, the military system, which I abhor . . . This plague-spot of civilization ought to be abolished with all possible speed. Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism–how passionately I hate them!
– Albert Einstein
Tomorrow the American Syndrome.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Patriotism and War
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