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Quote by James Branch Cabell

“Patriotism is the religion of hell.”

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James Branch Cabell was an American author born on April 14, 1879, and died on May 5, 1958. Known for his unique humor and satirical style, he is considered one of the most innovative writers in American literary history. more

“The U.S. public is depoliticised, poorly informed on foreign affairs... and strongly patriotic in the face of a struggle with another Hitler. Even though the public is normally averse to war, even with modest propaganda efforts... the public can be quickly transformed into enthusiastic supporters of war.”

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Author:Edward S. Herman

“The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny; flattery to treachery; standing armies to arbitrary government; and the glory of God to the temporal interest of the clergy.”

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Book:Sister Peg: A Pamphlet Hitherto Unknown by David Hume

Source: Sister Peg: A Pamphlet Hitherto Unknown by David Hume

“When a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion; but when he barks at strangers, it is patriotism!”

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Author:David Starr Jordan

“Patriotism does not oblige us to acquiesce in the destruction of liberty. Patriotism obliges us to question it, at least.”

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Book:Free for All: Defending Liberty in America Today

Source: Free for All: Defending Liberty in America Today

“In the United States, doing good has come to be, like patriotism, a favorite device of persons with something to sell.”

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Book:Mencken Chrestomathy

Source: Mencken Chrestomathy

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