Patriotism is, fundamentally, a conviction that a particular country is the best in the world because you were born in it.

George Bernard Shaw

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Patriotism

Author

George Bernard Shaw

Source

Music in London The World

Language

English

Time

1893 1890s 19th century

Occupation

Playwright Writer

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Ireland Europe

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Shaw, George Bernard. "Music in London." The World. London, 15 Nov. 1893.

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Wilde, Oscar. Lady Windermere's Fan, A Play About a Good Woman. 1892, St James's Theatre, London, England, UK, act 3.

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Source
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Time
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