Fatherland Quote by Richard Wagner
“The patriot subordinates himself to his State in order to raise it above all other States and thus, as it were, to find his personal sacrifice repaid with ample interest through the might and greatness of his fatherland.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The State and the Patriot, Richard Wagner, 1865
Patriotism involves subordinating personal interests to the nation, hoping the nation’s greatness will reward personal sacrifice.
In simple terms: Patriots put the nation first, expecting it to repay them.
Key Takeaway
Align personal goals with collective good.
Themes
patriotism
nation
self‑sacrifice
collective identity
reward
Mood
proud
thoughtful
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- public service
- military duty
- community projects
Key Concepts
political theory
ethics
nationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does sacrifice mean to you?
- When should personal conscience outweigh national duty?
A Different Perspective
Blind loyalty can ignore personal ethics.
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