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Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism. Both words are normally used in so vague a way that any definition is liable to be challenged, but ...more

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Patriotism is usually stronger than class hatred, and always stronger than internationalism.

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I grew up in an atmosphere tinged with militarism, and afterwards I spent five boring years within the sound of bugles. To this day it gives me a fain...more

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It is unquestionably true that almost any English intellectual would feel more ashamed of standing to attention during 'God save the King' than of ste...more

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It was not desirable for the proles to have strong political feelings. All that was required of them was a primitive patriotism which could be appeale...more

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It was not desirable for the paroles to have strong political feelings. All that was required of them was a primitive patriotism which could be appeal...more

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When I talk to anyone or read the writings of anyone who has any axe to grind, I feel that intellectual honesty and balanced judgement have simply dis...more

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Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism.

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Nationalism is power-hunger tempered by self-deception. Every nationalist is capable of the most flagrant dishonesty, but he is also — since he is con...more