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Nationalism is power-hunger tempered by self-deception.
Notes on Nationalism (1945)
If one harbours anywhere in one's mind a nationalistic loyalty or hatred, certain facts, although in a sense known to be true, are inadmissible.
Notes on Nationalism (1945)
Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism.
Notes on Nationalism (1945)
Patriotism is of its nature defensive, both militarily and culturally. Nationalism, on the other hand, is inseparable from the desire for power.
Notes on Nationalism (1945)
There is no crime, absolutely none, that cannot be condoned when 'our' side commits it.
Notes on Nationalism (1945)
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.
Notes on Nationalism (1945)
All in all it is difficult not to feel that pacifism, as it appears among a section of the intelligentsia, is secretly inspired by an admiration for power and successful cruelty.
Notes on Nationalism (1945)
The majority of pacifists either belong to obscure religious sects or are simply humanitarians who object to taking life and prefer not to follow their thoughts beyond that point.
Notes on Nationalism (1945)
Nationalistic attachment to the coloured races is usually mixed up with the belief that their sex lives are superior, and there is a large underground mythology about the sexual prowess of Negroes.
Notes on Nationalism (1945)
By "nationalism" I mean first of all the habit of assuming that human beings can be classified like insects and that whole blocks of millions or tens of millions of people can be confidently labelled "good" or "bad."
Notes on Nationalism (1945)