Global citizen Quote by Abhijit Naskar
““It's a slippery slope from nationality to nationalism.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on nationalism, 2021
National identity can easily turn into extreme patriotism, leading to exclusionary politics.
In simple terms: Nationalism can arise from simple national pride.
Key Takeaway
Beware of escalating pride into division.
Themes
identity
politics
extremism
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- community building
- education curricula
Key Concepts
nationalism
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish healthy patriotism from harmful nationalism?
- What safeguards can societies implement?
A Different Perspective
The line between pride and exclusion is often blurred.
