The territorial state is such an ancient form of society - here in Europe it dates back thousands of years - that it is now protected by the sanctity of age and the glory of tradition. A strong religious feeling mingles with the respect and the devotion to the fatherland. Christian Lous Lange ageancientback share on social
It is against this concept of the sovereign state, a state isolated by protectionism and militarism, that internationalism must now engage in decisive battle. Christian Lous Lange battleconceptdecisive Change image and share on social
Within each such social group, a feeling of solidarity prevails, a compelling need to work together and a joy in doing so that represent a high moral value. Christian Lous Lange compelfeltgroup Change image and share on social
The theoretically unrestricted right to develop power, to wage war against other states, is antisocial and is doubly dangerous, because the state as a mass entity represents a low moral and intellectual level. Christian Lous Lange antisocialdangerousdevelop share on social
Militarism is basically a way of thinking, a certain interpretation of the function of the state; this manner of thinking is, moreover, revealed by its outer forms: by armaments and state organization. Christian Lous Lange armamentbasicallyform share on social
History shows us that other highly developed forms of civilization have collapsed. Who knows whether the same fate does not await our own? Christian Lous Lange awaitcivilizationcollapse Change image and share on social
Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master. Christian Lous Lange dangerousmasterservant Change image and share on social
Internationalism on the other hand admits that spiritual achievements have their roots deep in national life; from this national consciousness art and literature derive their character and strength and on it even many of the humanistic sciences are firmly based. Christian Lous Lange achievementadmitart share on social
The idea of eternity lives in all of us. We thirst to live in a belief which raises our small personality to a higher coherence - a coherence which is human and yet superhuman, absolute and yet steadily growing and developing, ideal and yet real. Christian Lous Lange absolutebeliefcoherence share on social
Moreover, if the territorial state is to continue as the last word in the development of society, then war is inevitable. Christian Lous Lange continuedevelopmentinevitable Change image and share on social
