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“If one were loyal to one's nation only because it was good and true ... one would not be loyal to any nation but to truth and goodness. The idea of patriotism would have no place either in our dictionaries or our lives.”

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Max Eastman
Max Eastman

Max Eastman was an American writer, activist, and editor who was a prominent figure in the early 20th century socialist movement. He is best known for his collaboration with Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, and his writings often addressed political and social issues. Eastman was a key figure in the anarchist and socialist movements of his time. more

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