Wright is being diplomatic, but the study has major political implications—it pokes holes in the accepted wisdom that all kinds of patriotism leads to personal satisfaction. It turns out that the more inclusive you are, the happier you’ll be. Civil pride lends itself to inclusive politics. It implies a respect for a country’s laws and systems, which theoretically includes minorities and immigrants. Bigotry, on the other hand, won’t earn you any friends, and it won’t make you any less miserable, either