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Quote by Leo Tolstoy
The greater the state, the more wrong and cruel its patriotism, an

The greater the state, the more wrong and cruel its patriotism, and the greater is the sum of suffering upon which its power is founded. – Leo Tolstoy

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The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God. – Leo Tolstoy

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One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. – Leo Tolstoy

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The mobilisation which Bush has been able to perform since 11 September 2001 has to be fought – at least by Americans – in the name of a wise, honourable and democratic patriotism. – Todd Gitlin

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During times of war, hatred becomes quite respectable even though it has to masquerade often under the guise of patriotism. – Howard Thurman

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The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins. – Clara Barton

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