patriotism

n. 1. the kindling that clever madmen toss matches into to ignite their dreams of mass murder and enslavement. 2. One of the great attractions of patriotism -- it fulfils our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and to cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous. [Aldous Huxley]





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