Quote by Albert Einstein

Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!

Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsom

Summary

This quote expresses a deep disdain for acts of heroism forced by someone else, mindless acts of violence, and the harmful ideologies cloaked under the banner of patriotism. The speaker passionately despises the idea of blindly following orders and committing violent deeds for the sake of a distorted notion of loyalty to one's nation. This quote exposes the speaker's strong aversion towards the negativities associated with heroism, violence, and the misuse of patriotism.

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Patriotism

By Albert Einstein

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