Better To Love The World

twiggy55 | 13:24 Fri 23rd Nov 2018 | Phrases & Sayings

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I recollect a saying - it is good to love one's country but it is better to love the world - or very similar.

I think it came from a trade union speaker or banner in the late 19th century.

Anyone know it or have more details?

Thanks.
Diane

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elliemay1

This one?
''The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?'' ~Pablo Casals

Canary42

Look out - you'll be accused of being anti-English by the resident xenophobes.

twiggy55

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I remember it's a UK reference.

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