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The narrowest patriotism could be made to appear noble, the foulest…

Quote byArthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede · 1871–1946

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Introduction.

English (original)

The narrowest patriotism could be made to appear noble, the foulest accusations could be represented as an indignant outburst of humanitarianism, and the meanest and most vindictive aims falsely disguised as idealism. Everything was legitimate which could make the soldiers go on fighting.

— Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

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