Albert Einstein on Patriotism
← Back to Albert Einstein ProfileFrom his collection "Ideas and Opinions," Einstein's vehement condemnation of forced patriotism exposes his deep-seated aversion to blind obedience and violence.
βHeroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotismβ how passionately I hate them!β
βI am against any nationalism, even in the guise of mere patriotism. Privileges based on position and property have always seemed to me unjust and pernicious, as did any exaggerated personality cult.β