Patriotism does not oblige us to acquiesce in the destruction of liberty. Patriotism obliges us to question it, at least.

  • -- Wendy Kaminer 温迪·柯米纳

爱国主义不能迫使我们默认自由的毁灭。至少,爱国主义迫使我们质疑它。

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The cry has been that when war is declared, all opposition should be hushed. A sentiment more unworthy of a free country could hardly be propagated.

一直以来的呼声是,一旦宣战,所有的反对意见都应保持沉默。对于一个自由国家来说,一种更不值得的情绪是难以传播的。

When a whole nation is roaring Patriotism at the top of its voice, I am fain to explore the cleanness of its hands and the purity of its heart.

当整个国家都在以最高的声音呼喊爱国主义时,我愿意探索它的双手的清洁和心灵的纯洁。

We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.

我们通过痛苦的经历知道,压迫者永远不会自愿给予自由;这是被压迫者的要求。

The statue of Freedom has not been cast yet, the furnace is hot, we can all still burn our fingers.

自由的雕像还没有铸造,熔炉还很热,我们都还能烧伤手指。