Nationalism is an infantile sickness. It is the measles of the human race.?

Question

How do you interpret this quote

Answer 1

Aegis may be right about todays view of the word nationalism

but 100 years ago (and germany today) people would fight for national pride to the death.

This childish view was what was thought started the great war.

Differences could have being settled if people(monarchs) left there "dignity" at the door.

Answer 2

someone with too much time on their hands and no real employment.

Answer 3

Whoever said that had no clue about humanity.

Nationalism is an extension of community, community is an extension of family, family is the basis of civilization.