They have come into existence over the centuries in different forms, with different kinds of Government, but all have been inspired by a deep, keen feeling of nationalism, which has grown as the nations have grown.

• 在过去的几个世纪里，尽管方式不同，政体各异，但所有国家的独立都源自一种浓厚而强烈的国家主义意识。伴随着国家的发展，这种意识正在逐步增强。