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“I am a non Zionist because the Jew, in seeking a homeland of his own, seems to me to be giving up something of infinitely greater value of the world. ... I look askance at any movement which assists in making the peacemaker among nations merely a national warrior.” quote by Arthur Hays Sulzberger
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“I am a non Zionist because the Jew, in seeking a homeland of his own, seems to me to be giving up something of infinitely greater value of the world. ... I look askance at any movement which assists in making the peacemaker among nations merely a national warrior.”

Arthur Hays Sulzberger

About This Quote

Source Editorial: New York Times, 1938

Supporting a national homeland for Jews may sacrifice broader universal values, turning peacemakers into national warriors.

In simple terms: Nationalism can undermine universal peace.

Key Takeaway

Balance nationalism with global solidarity.

Themes

nationalism peace identity

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • foreign policy
  • human rights advocacy
  • interfaith dialogue
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

ethics political philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we reconcile national identity with global peace?
  • What alternatives exist to exclusive nationalism?
A Different Perspective

National aspirations can be legitimate.

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