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A state always calls itself fatherland when it is ready for murder
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"A state always calls itself fatherland when it is ready for murder"

- Friedrich Durrenmatt

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This quote by Friedrich Durrenmatt is a commentary on the power of nationalism and patriotism. It suggests that when a state wants to dedicate acts of violence in the name of its own interests, it will often describe itself as a "fatherland" in order to validate its actions. This implies that the state is willing to compromise its people in order to safeguard its own interests, which it is willing to utilize violence to accomplish its goals. The quote also indicates that patriotism and nationalism can be used to control people into supporting the state's actions, even if those actions are morally doubtful. Ultimately, the quote suggests that patriotism and nationalism can be utilized to validate violence and oppression, which states need to be held liable for their actions.

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Friedrich Durrenmatt This quote is written / told by Friedrich Durrenmatt between January 5, 1921 and December 14, 1990. He was a famous Author from Switzerland. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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