Quote by Erich Fromm
The lack of objectivity, as far as foreign nations are concerned, is notorious. From one day to another, another nation is made out to be utterly depraved and fiendish, while ones own nation stands for everything that is good and noble. Every action of the enemy is judged by one standardevery action of oneself by another. Even good deeds by the enemy are considered a sign of particular devilishness, meant to deceive us and the world, while our bad deeds are necessary and justified by our noble goals which they serve.
Summary
This quote highlights the prevalence of biased perspectives when it comes to foreign nations. It points out the tendency for individuals and nations to portray others as completely wicked and devious, while idealizing their own nation as virtuous and noble. The quote suggests that there is a clear double standard in judging the actions of the enemy, which are viewed negatively, while the same actions by one's own nation are seen as necessary and justified for a greater cause. It emphasizes the inherent subjectivity in assessing international affairs and highlights the danger of failing to objectively analyze different perspectives.
By Erich Fromm
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