Patriotism Quotes

Then the American flag was saluted. In general, in the United States people always salute the American flag.

To be a good patriot, a man must consider his countrymen as God's creatures, and himself as accountable for his acting towards them.

If one harbours anywhere in one's mind a nationalistic loyalty or hatred, certain facts, although in a sense known to be true, are inadmissible.

At the bottom of all patriotism there is war: that is why I am no patriot.

Religion, morality, and patriotism are feelings that are manifested only when they are outraged.

Talking of patriotism, what humbug it is; it is a word which always commemorates a robbery.

This is an amazing country, for all of its faults. My feeling is, dig in and let's try to change the world. Dissent is not only your right, it's your duty.

What has patriotism come to be but greed and false pride, when the only way it can show itself is by shedding blood to gain gold? More economic advantage, more territory, more power.

The logic behind patriotism is a mystery. At least a man who believes that his own family or clan is superior to all others is familiar with more than 0.000003% of the people involved.

Jealousy clings to love's underside like bats to a bridge.

Competition works best in sports, but humans get addicted to stuff.

For the sake of my country, and perhaps a little for the sake of my soul, I have given up the deep peace of being in opposition.

Patriotism is being convinced your country is better because you were born in it.

Giving yourself is the ultimate revolution.

I'm so patriotic, I think every British kid should have a chance to grow up to be our head of state.

Ireland is the old sow that eats her farrow.

A nation is a body of people who have done great things together in the past and hope to do great things together in the future.

One, if you attack my integrity, I will defend myself. If you attack my patriotism, I will defend myself. If you come after my family, I will counter-attack viciously, I will destroy you.

My yearn for home is broadened Patriotism expanded By callings from beyond So I pack my things Nothing precious All things sacred

I hate all the loathsome nonsense that goes with patriotism.

Patriotism requires less and less of making the eagle scream, but more and more of making him think.

Patriotism: The first resort of a scoundrel.

I keep a conscience uncorrupted by religion, a judgment undimmed by politics and patriotism, a heart untainted by friendships and sentiments unsoured by animosities.

Power is so pleasant that men quickly learn to be greedy in the enjoyment of it, and to flatter themselves that patriotism requires them to be imperious.

I look forward to a time when Irish patriotism will as easily combine with British patriotism as Scottish patriotism combines now.

Americans should tremble before suggesting that any fellow citizen lacks patriotism.

In uniform patriotism can salute one flag only, embrace but the first circle of life - one's own land and tribe. In war that is necessary, in peace it is not enough.

Patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings.

Socialism, hypnotism, patriotism, materialism, fools making laws for the breaking of jaws.

On the contrary, I'm a universal patriot, if you could understand me rightly: my country is the world.

Why wouldn't you want to be the envy of your neighbors by being so good and so generous and so smart in how you use the power that you obviously have? That's my patriotism.

Patriotism is the opposite of selfish individualism.

In the wake of Katrina, what you're witnessing and what we are very careful to depict is a form of patriotism.

The Pentagon as a legitimate target? I actually don't have an opinion on that and it's important I not have an opinion on that as I sit here in my capacity right now.

Patriotism for the sake of is like choosing sides in a war based on the color of their uniforms.

Work should be for all of us a word as honorable and appealing as patriotism.

What defines patriotism, for me, is the idea that one rises to act on behalf of one's country.

Where is your sense of patriotism?" I keep it hid away safe, along with my sense of trust, Mr. Clent. I don't use 'em much in case they get scratched.

Those whom the world has delighted to honor have oftener been influenced in their doings by ambition and vanity than by patriotism.

Nationalism and patriotism are two sides of the same coin, and the most nationalistic / patriotic country in the last 300 years was Germany during the Third Reich.

The Communism of the English intellectual is something explicable enough. It is the patriotism of the deracinated.

To anticipate and prevent disasterous contingencies would be the part of wisdom and patriotism.

Never be ashamed of your patriotism.

Zeal is not of necessity religion, neither is it always of the same essence with poetry or patriotism.

I'm going to use the White House and every tool at my disposal as your president to make the case that patriotism is profitable.

We live in a free country. While patriotism is important, liberty of thought and liberty of expression are even more important.

Silence does not equal patriotism. Obedience is not the American way.

How is it that this debate has been twisted on its head, that somehow those that advocate peace and diplomacy are anti-American?

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

I hope all of you will inherit and carry forward the fine traditions of China's religious circle in patriotism and religious piety and in upholding peace.