Quote by Albert Einstein

Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind.

Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of ma

Summary

This quote by Albert Einstein suggests that nationalism is a childish and immature ideology that divides humankind just as measles, a common childhood disease, physically separates individuals. Einstein implies that nationalism hinders progress and unity by emphasizing allegiance to one's own country at the expense of global cooperation and understanding. Furthermore, by likening it to a disease, he conveys the negative and contagious nature of nationalism, highlighting the potential harm it can cause to both individuals and societies.

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By Albert Einstein

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