Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it.


Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior

Summary

This quote suggests that people often perceive their own country as superior simply because they happened to be born in it. It implies that patriotism is rooted in a biased belief rather than objective evaluation. The quote highlights the idea that a sense of national pride can be influenced by the circumstances of one's birth, potentially leading to an inflated view of one's own country, while disregarding the qualities or achievements of other nations.

By George Bernard Shaw
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