Translating himself from French into English and sometimes from English into French, Beckett became a great writer in both languages, and seemed lifted clear of nationality at a time when nationality appeared the besetting sin of belligerent humanity.
At a time when a sense of Canadian nationality was tenuous in the northwest, that region relied on the Red River Trails and its successor steamboat and rail lines as an outlet for its products and a source of supplies.
Steve Jobs came to occupy a virtually unique place in the Chinese imagination: he was an innovator with tastes that transcended nationality at a time when other brands are falling all over themselves to mold their cars, their wine, their movies, and their hotels to their perception of Chinese desires.
"But when agencies bring such a large number of workers of a specific nationality at a time when there are one million young unemployed in Britain, it is right to ask why that is happening".
But with Europe's major clubs now so well-served by players of every color, creed or nationality, we surely have reached a time when racial intolerance is not only passé, but its presence seems quite stupid.
At a time when hostility defines the relationship between Russia and Britain, the desire to sidestep nationality is perhaps understandable.
At a time when international travel is a key component in a scientific career, for some nationalities obtaining travel visas is complicated and still more so when not living in their country of origin.
At a time when there is a so-called good leadership of the Communist Party, good governance from the administration, good economic development and good livelihood for the people, it seems that an individual, a group of people or a nationality can demand rights from the government, regional authorities or even the Communist Party by submitting appeals and through legal channels.
Find a time when they're alone.
Find a time when you see her.
