Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron

Though I love my country, I do not love my countrymen.

Though I love my country, I do not love my countrymen.

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This quote suggests that although the speaker feels a sense of patriotism towards their country, they do not have affection or fondness for the people who comprise their nation. It implies a disconnection or disappointment with the collective behavior, values, or actions exhibited by their fellow countrymen. It highlights a distinction between an individual's love for their country and their feelings towards the individuals who make up that country.

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By Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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