Quote by Bertrand Russell
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial re

Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons. – Bertrand Russell

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It is lamentable, that to be a good patriot one must become the enemy of the rest of mankind. – Voltaire, Philosophical Dictionary

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No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots. – Barbara Ehrenreich

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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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Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue. – Henry Bolingbroke

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