In connection with the 100th anniversary of the birth of Prof. Władysław Bartoszewski, the magazine "NOWE ŻYCIE" published an article by Robert Żurek, PhD, entitled " About wise patriotism".
"On the basis of Władysław Bartoszewski's life a feature film could be made which would illustrate the dramatic history of Poland in the 20th century and at the same time keep you in suspense from the first to the last minute. However, we should keep the memory of Bartoszewski alive not only because he deserves it, but also so that we do not forget what wise patriotism is. (...) Let us therefore learn from Władysław Bartoszewski and remember his words: Whoever despises people, no matter for religious reasons, for racial reasons, because of xenophobia towards anyone (...) - above all despises himself. And also about those perhaps best known: It’s worth it to be honest, though it doesn’t always pay off. It pays to be dishonest, but it’s never worth it".
The article was published as part of the celebration of the 100th birthday of Władysław Bartoszewski organised by the Wrocław Centre for Social Development and appeared in the April issue of the magazine (no. 4/558). The text is also available on the magazine's website: O mądrym patriotyzmie.
