"Against the vast majority of my countrymen, even……" — Bertrand Russell

Against the vast majority of my countrymen, even at this moment, in… - Bertrand Russell

"Against the vast majority of my countrymen, even at this moment, in the name of humanity and civilization, I protest against our share in the destruction of Germany. A month ago Europe was a peaceful comity of nations; if an Englishman killed a German, he was hanged. Now, if an Englishman kills a German, or if a German kills an Englishman, he is a patriot, who has deserved well of his country."

— Bertrand Russell

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