Expression: "Patriotism is the genuine..."

[Tom]

Hi

Could you please tell me what the given sentence means?

" Patriotism is the genuine transcendence of self."

Tom

[Tom]

Hello? Is anyone there?

Tom

[Yankee]

Hi Tom

This one isn't really that difficult, is it?

Patriotism involves love of and sacrifice for one's country (i.e. a large group of people) rather than the individual (self).
Patriotism goes beyond individual interests.

Amy

[Tom]

Thank you, Amy

Transcend= go beyond the limits of something.

So the quote means hat every self(ever person) has to go far beyond himself/ herself if he is a true patriotic.

If I am correct, please send a yes.

Yours
Tom

[Yankee]