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“Patriotism is one of the unalterable facts of man's nature. It is a virtue if you like it, and a vice if you don't like it.”

Quote by Max Eastman

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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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