Country Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
“What is love of one's country; is it hate of one's uncountry? Then it's not a good thing.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Question of Patriotism" by Ursula K. Le Guin, 1975
Love for one's country may be rooted in hatred of others; true patriotism should avoid animosity.
In simple terms: Patriotism shouldn't be based on hatred.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inclusive love for your nation.
Themes
patriotism
ethics
identity
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- civic engagement
- public discourse
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
political theory
morality
nationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love for a country be expressed without hatred?
- What values should define healthy patriotism?
A Different Perspective
National pride can become exclusionary.
![“What is love of one's country; is it hate of one's uncountry? Then it's not a good thing. Is it simply self-love? That's a good thing, but one musn't make a virtue of it, or a profession...Insofar as I love life, I love [my country], but that sort of love does not have a boundary-line of hate. And…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ae6/anonymous-1_boundaries_what-is-love-of-one-s-country-is-it-hate_2207257.jpg)
![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
