“Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind.”– Albert Einstein Related Quotes “Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name.”– Ambrose Bierce “The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms!”– Robert Walpole “I distinguish, between nationalism and patriotism.”– Michael Ignatieff