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Xenophobia3 quotes
Who told them that they were dead. — AeschylusThe more foreigners I saw, the more I loved my homeland. — Pierre-Laurent Buirette de Belloy · 1765As your ambassador can see for himself we possess all things. I set no value on objects strange or ingenious, and have no use for your country's manufactures. — Qianlong Emperor · 1793
Foreigners2 quotes
Who told them that they were dead. — AeschylusThe more foreigners I saw, the more I loved my homeland. — Pierre-Laurent Buirette de Belloy · 1765
China1 quote
As your ambassador can see for himself we possess all things. I set no value on objects strange or ingenious, and have no use for your country's manufactures. — Qianlong Emperor · 1793
Who told them that they were dead. — Aeschylus
Patriotism1 quote
The more foreigners I saw, the more I loved my homeland. — Pierre-Laurent Buirette de Belloy · 1765