Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Patriotism is a pernicious, psychopathic form of idiocy

Patriotism is a pernicious, psychopathic form of idiocy

Summary

This quote expresses a view that patriotism is a dangerous and mentally disturbed form of stupidity. It suggests that blindly following a nationalist ideology and placing one's own country above all else can lead to harmful consequences. The quote challenges the notion that patriotism is a virtuous quality by highlighting its potential negative effects on individuals and society, and portrays it as a harmful obsession rather than a rational perspective.

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Patriotism

By George Bernard Shaw

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