Quote by Albert Camus

I should like to be able to love my country and still love justice.

I should like to be able to love my country and still love j

Summary

This quote expresses the desire to balance patriotism with a commitment to fairness and equality. It suggests that the speaker wants to uphold love and loyalty towards their country while simultaneously advocating for justice, implying that blind allegiance should not compromise one's ability to acknowledge and address any injustices within society. It emphasizes the importance of a responsible and critical patriotism that holds national values dear while also demanding fairness and respect for all individuals.

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Patriotism Justice Nationalism

By Albert Camus

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