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Quote by Friedrich Durrenmatt
We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilize

We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior. – Friedrich Durrenmatt

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Only the freedom of mind can prevent the state from becoming totalitarian and from issuing totalitarian demands. – Friedrich Durrenmatt

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Freedom
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Friedrich Durrenmatt
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So then learn to conquer your fear. This is the only art we have to master nowadays: to look at things without fear, and to fearlessly do right. – Friedrich Durrenmatt

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Fear
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Friedrich Durrenmatt
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God and Country are an unbeatable team; they break all records for oppression and bloodshed. – Luis Bunuel

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To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary… is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds. – Robert Jackson

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Patriotism

Obama has been attacked repeatedly for not wearing a flag pin, with Republicans claiming that his patriotism is in question. Its all a bit silly. – Will Thomas

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There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism. – Jonathan Mayhew

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