Country Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“Identification with the rag called the national flag is an emotional and sentimental factor and for that factor you are willing to kill another - and that is called, the love of your country, love of the neighbor . . .? One can see that where sentiment and emotion come in, love is not.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Talks on Education, 1975
Patriotic sentiment can be weaponized, turning love for country into justification for violence.
In simple terms: Love for nation can become aggression.
Key Takeaway
Question the motives behind nationalistic fervor.
Themes
nationalism
violence
morality
identity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- political rallies
- military recruitment
- social media propaganda
Key Concepts
political psychology
ethical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love for a nation become justification for harm?
- What distinguishes healthy patriotism from destructive nationalism?
A Different Perspective
Blind patriotism may ignore ethical consequences.
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