I despise my own nation most. Because I know it best. Because I still love it, suffering from Hope. For me, that's patrotism. (Edward Abbey)

I despise my own nation most. Because I know it best. Because I still love it, suffering from Hope. For me, that's patrotism.

Edward Abbey

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