1. Anderson refutes the idea that nationalism can only be associated with racism and enmity towards others. He gently reassures us that “it is useful to remind ourselves that nations inspire love, and often profoundly self-sacrificing love.” (Anderson, 141) Nationalism does not have to inspire hatred towards others; rather it can move many to perform heroic deeds or to extol the virtues of their country through art, literature, and movies out of love for their nation.

2. Anderson agrees with Eric Hobsbawm’s observation that many Marxist states have turned nationalist. He asserts that “the ‘end of the era of nationalism,’ so long prophesied, is not remotely in sight. Indeed, nation-ness is the most universally legitimate value in the political life of our time.” (Anderson, 3) Even in this time and day, Anderson believes that nationalism will continue to thrive and flourish because it allows many nations to justify their actions, no matter how ill-advised they may be.