Captain america Quote by Rick Remender
““Patriotism taken too far is fanaticism. No matter who you are or where you're from.' 'These filthy foreigners made us look bad.' 'Foreigners aren't your enemy, son. I'm the son of immigrants.' 'W-what?' 'When I was a kid it was my father's people, the Irish, who were looked down on. Called filthy foreigners. Discriminated against. Is that the xenophobic America you want? All religions, all nationalities, we all want the same thing. To see our children grow strong. To provide safety for our families. To live in quiet times. Peace, son. Isn't that why we became soldiers? To fight for a peaceful world?””
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel: The Red Sea, Rick Remender, 2021
Extreme nationalism can turn patriotism into hatred, but shared humanity unites us beyond borders.
In simple terms: Patriotism can become toxic; unity transcends borders.
Promote empathy over exclusion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community building
- education
- public discourse
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true patriotism look like?
- How can we foster inclusive national identity?
Overcoming nationalism may face entrenched biases.