"After all, it is hard to master both life and work equally well. So if you are bound to fake one of them, it had better be life."
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"For a writer only one form of patriotism exists: his attitude toward language.“
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"We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us."
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"These martyrs of patriotism gave their lives for an idea."
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"There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism."
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"The sight of nature fascinates, the family tie has a sweet enchantment and patriotism gives the religious spirit a fiery devotion to the powers that it reveres."
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"Unfortunately, our history has abundant examples of patriotism being used to hurt those who express views in disagreement with that of the majority."
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