Quotes on Patriotism And War

The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders...tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger.

They wrote in the old days that it is sweet and fitting to die for one's country. But in modern war, there is nothing sweet nor fitting in your dying. You will die like a dog for no good reason.

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.

All wars are civil wars because all men are brothers... Each one owes infinitely more to the human race than to the particular country in which he was born.

All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers.

It wants to be, and proclaims itself to be, 'the greatest', but greatness is not required of a country; only goodness is.

The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them.

How vile and despicable war seems to me! I would rather be hacked to pieces than take part in such an abominable business.

When a whole nation is roaring patriotism at the top of its voice, I am fain to explore the cleanness of its hands and the purity of its heart.

Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars.