Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars.

Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars.

A nation's life is about as long as its reverential memory

A nation's life is about as long as its reverential memory

I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us read more

I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death.

A nation as a society forms a moral person, and every member of it is personally responsible for his society

A nation as a society forms a moral person, and every member of it is personally responsible for his society

The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

To poison a nation, poison its stories. A demoralised nation tells demoralised stories to itself. Beware of the storytellers who read more

To poison a nation, poison its stories. A demoralised nation tells demoralised stories to itself. Beware of the storytellers who are not fully conscious of the importance of their gifts, and who are irresponsible in the application of their art: they

By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation.

By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation.

I also wish that the Pledge of Allegiance were directed at the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, as it read more

I also wish that the Pledge of Allegiance were directed at the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, as it is when the President takes his oath of office, rather than to the flag and the nation

We estimate the wisdom of nations by seeing what they did with their surplus capital.

We estimate the wisdom of nations by seeing what they did with their surplus capital.