What do you think of these quotes?

Question

1. "Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind." ---- Albert Einstein

2. "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel." ---- Samuel Johnson

Answer 1

1. Einstein believed we had to become a global village if we were to ever really be at peace. I think he is probably correct but teaching tolerance to strictly religious people can be very difficult.

I don't agree with Johnson exactly...the statement is too broad for me, but  people who brag excessively about how patriotic they are make me wonder about them. If you love your country and would die to protect it, you are a patriot. That is the only test.