Quote by Todd Gitlin

Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all want to surpass, and some don't.

Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which

Summary

This quote suggests that certain expressions of patriotism have similarities to tribalism, which is a mindset where loyalty is primarily given to one's own group or community. However, not all forms of patriotism exhibit these tribalistic tendencies. The quote implies that while some manifestations of patriotism may hinder progress and global collaboration by promoting exclusivity, others may embrace inclusivity and a broader sense of interconnectedness.

Topics

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Every time I see something terrible, it's like I see it at a

Every time I see something terrible, it's like I see it at age 19. I keep a freshness that way.

It's always an interesting experience for a politician to be

It's always an interesting experience for a politician to be heard in silence, I have to say.

Scientists have discovered that the small brave act of coope

Scientists have discovered that the small brave act of cooperating with another person, of choosing trust over cynicism, generosity over selfishness, makes the brain light up with quiet joy.

I might be celibate, but I appreciate the wonder of the sacr

I might be celibate, but I appreciate the wonder of the sacrament of marriage.

And I'm walking along and we're laughing, kidding, joking, a

And I'm walking along and we're laughing, kidding, joking, and see he understood the leader, the one we called the leader, had some knowledge of English, although limited.

The 'Night Train' has already been a crazy ride for me. We f

The 'Night Train' has already been a crazy ride for me. We flew around making TV appearances and stadium announcements all over the country, fueled by little more than coffee and adrenaline... so many fans jumped on board with us, and I couldn't be more thankful.

My Dad is my hero. He's 85 now and he is in great health. He

My Dad is my hero. He's 85 now and he is in great health. He is handsome and strong. He has an incredible moral and ethical backbone. I couldn't have been luckier with my parents.

Harry Connick, Jr.

Hope is the expectation that something outside of ourselves,

Hope is the expectation that something outside of ourselves, something or someone external, is going to come to our rescue and we will live happily ever after.

Dr. Robert Anthony

If I die prematurely I shall be saved from being bored to de

If I die prematurely I shall be saved from being bored to death at my own success.

So, you know, parenting is a very intimate and amazing exper

So, you know, parenting is a very intimate and amazing experience and one of the best experiences of my life.

A paranoid is someone who knows a little of what's going on.

A paranoid is someone who knows a little of what's going on.

William S. Burroughs

Historian -- an unsuccessful novelist.

Historian -- an unsuccessful novelist.