Quote by Albert Einstein

I am by heritage a Jew, by citizenship a Swiss, and by makeup a human being, and only a human being, without any special attachment to any state or national entity whatsoever.

I am by heritage a Jew, by citizenship a Swiss, and by makeu

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This quote conveys the speaker's multi-faceted identity and denial of any exclusive loyalty to a specific nationality or state. They identify as a Jew by heritage, a Swiss by citizenship, but ultimately emphasize their identity as a human being above all else. The quote highlights their belief in the importance of transcending narrow affiliations and instead embracing a broader sense of interconnectedness with all of humanity.

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