Patriotism Quotes

Patriotism is not necessarily defined as blind devotion to a president's particular agenda - and that to dispute a presidential policy is not necessarily anti-American.

My patriotism and my conscience required me to support it and to engage in the debate over whether and how to fight it.

My heart beats red, white, and blue. And with patriotism it aches Generally, I believe in democracy, freedom and civil rights But in particular, cupcakes

Pop stars exist in a different space, one not necessarily tied to a patriotism. So Rihanna is everyone's. She doesn't just belong to America, even though she's a creation of America.

In my opinion, patriotism is liberty.

As to the state, from my point of view, the measure of a writer's patriotism is not oaths from a high platform, but how he writes in the language of the people among whom he lives .

Patriotism is a passion which induces hot youth to rush forth to get shot and half shot, while sober, conservative age waves the flag and corrals the contracts.

The flavor of patriotism depends upon its habitat.

I defy anyone now to tell me about patriotism and what America stands for, while we've elected a man who ran on everything that's anathema to what people say that America stands for.

By patriotism I mean the welfare of the whole people, if I secure it at the hands of my opponent, I should bow down my head to him.

For us, patriotism is the same as the love of humanity.

My religion and my patriotism derived from my religion, embrace all life.

Patriotism is understood to be that virtue which consists in serving one's country; but in what way is this 'Patria' or country served by slaying its able bodied men in thousands?

Each of you, for himself, by himself and on his own responsibility, must speak.

...majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism.

Patriotism is merely a religion-love of country, worship of country, devotion to the country's flag and honor and welfare.

Patriotism is a joke in the UK.

I never questioned Barack Obama's patriotism.

The terrible attack in Manhattan has given place to a burst of patriotism in the United States.

There are things a man must not do even to save a nation.

Patriotism is a word which represents a noble idea.

I believe Raghuram Rajan's patriotism is no less than any of ours. As much as I know Raghuram Rajan, whatever post he holds, wherever he is, he is someone who will continue to serve the country.

John: I'm experiencing an odd sensation. I think it might be patriotism. Spitfire: Steady. Too much of that can damage your health.

If one's patriotism is merely instinctive it is irrational and irresponsible, and consequently a danger to one's country.

I am Roman, alas, because Horace is Roman.

The love of country is more powerful than reason itself.

Democrats can give us wars, you know? Democrats can play the false patriotism card.

There was a time when a willingness to criticize one's own government when it was wrong was the very definition of patriotism.

But whether the resistance against government tyrants is non-violent or physically violent, the effort to overthrow state oppression qualifies as true patriotism.

The game (baseball)was a custom of his clan, and it gave outlet for the homicidal and sides-taking instincts which Babbitt called "patriotism" and "love of sport."

My country, right or wrong, but still my country.

Don't limit your challenges - challenge your limits. Don't spread patriotism too thin.

My affections were first for my own country, then, generally, for all mankind

From the War for Independence to today in Iraq and Afghanistan, I am inspired by the courage, professionalism and patriotism of our men and women in uniform.

Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all want to surpass, and some don’t.

America has lost an icon. Ronald Reagan's leadership will inspire Americans for generations to come. His patriotism and devotion to our country will never be forgotten.

I'm kind of perverse in that I think pessimism is helpful. My pessimism is my own kind of patriotism. My dissent.

I hope America manages to steer itself away from partisanship and back to patriotism; we are all Americans. And as long as I can make people laugh and feel better, I'm happy.

Let your holidays be associated with great public events, and they may be the life of patriotism as well as a source of relaxation and personal employment.

No, I don't mean love, when I say patriotism. I mean fear. The fear of the other. And its expressions are political, not poetical: hate, rivalry, aggression.

Patriotism takes the place of religion in France. In the service of la patrie, the doing of one's duty is elevated into the sphere of exalted emotion.

Patriotism does not oblige us to acquiesce in the destruction of liberty. Patriotism obliges us to question it, at least.

You need people with the courage to stand up and voice their opposition without being labeled unpatriotic.

I have learned, by some experience, that virtue and patriotism, vice and selfishness, are found in all parties, and that they differ less in their motives than in the policies they pursue.

The essence of patriotism lies in a willingness to sacrifice for one's country, just as true greatness finds expression, not in blessings enjoyed, but in good bestowed.

Patriotism is a mystery-intangible, invisible, and yet eternal.

No patriotism is genuine that is merely partisan or provincial.

Actual patriotism has to do with loving a place enough to try and improve it.

Art invariably grows out of a period when, in general, the artist admires his own nation and wants to win its approval.

Empower yourselves with a good education, then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of your boundless promise.