Brother Quote by Emma Goldman
“The people are urged to be patriotic ... by sacrificing their own children. Patriotism requires allegience to the flag, which means obedience and readiness to kill father, mother, brother, sister.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Anarchist Politics, 1910
Patriotism is portrayed as demanding blind obedience, even to the point of harming one's own family.
In simple terms: Patriotism can demand extreme loyalty.
Question loyalty versus moral conscience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Political activism
- family discussions
- military service
- civil protest
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is loyalty to a flag worth sacrificing loved ones?
- How can societies balance patriotism with individual conscience?
Blind patriotism can suppress critical thinking and ethical judgment.