Tolstoy argues that patriotism, or love for one's country, is a harmful sentiment that leads people to engage in violence, glorify war, and resist progress. He argues that patriotism is based on a false premise that one's country is inherently superior to others, and that this belief has been used to justify numerous acts of violence throughout history. Tolstoy advocates for a broader sense of love and compassion that transcends national borders and includes all of humanity, which he believes is necessary for true peace and progress to be achieved.
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