Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Patriotism is, fundamentally, a conviction that a particular country is the best in the world because you were born in it....

Patriotism is, fundamentally, a conviction that a particular

Summary

This quote suggests that patriotism stems from a belief that one's own country is superior simply because they happen to have been born in it. The essence of patriotism lies in unquestionably thinking that one's country is the finest in the world, not due to any objective achievements, but purely based on personal sentiments of national identity. It implies that patriotism is rooted in a sense of loyalty and attachment to one's birthplace, rather than an objective evaluation of a country's merits or accomplishments.

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Politics Identity Nationalism Anti Patriotism Nation

By George Bernard Shaw

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