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Bruno Bauer

The sight of nature fascinates, the family tie has a sweet enchantment and patriotism gives the religious spirit a fiery devotion to the powers that it reveres.

Bruno Bauer

Patriotism

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Bruno Bauer is saying that people are naturally drawn to the beauty of the natural world, feel a special emotional bond with their family, and that patriotism intensifies the passionate respect people have for their country's values. He suggests that this patriotic feeling acts like a strong religious faith, fueling deep loyalty to the powers or authorities that are honored.

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