Quotes about Patriotism

The time is fast approaching when to call a man a patriot will be the deepest insult you can offer him. Patriotism now means advocating plunder in the interest of the privileged classes of the particular State system into which we have happened to be born. Votes: 4

Patriotism ruins history. Votes: 3

Patriotism corrupts history. Votes: 3

Patriotism can results in racism Votes: 3

Patriotism alone is not enough. Votes: 3

Patriotism is a menace to liberty. Votes: 3

Patriotism is idolatry of the self. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the religion of hell. Votes: 3

Patriotism covers a multitude of sins. Votes: 3

Patriotism demands of us sustained sacrifice. Votes: 3

Patriotism is best exemplified through auto-critique. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the opposite of selfish individualism. Votes: 3

Patriotism is a joke in the UK. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious. Votes: 3

Patriotism: The first resort of a scoundrel. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the vital condition of national permanence. Votes: 3

Patriotism means loving our country, not the government. Votes: 3

Patriotism is a pernicious, psychopathic form of idiocy. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. Votes: 3

Patriotism is nationalism, and always leads to war. Votes: 3

Patriotism is no substitute for a sound currency. Votes: 3

Patriotism is a mystery-intangible, invisible, and yet eternal. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the last refuge of the sculptor. Votes: 3

Patriotism is a lively sense of collective responsibility. Votes: 3

Patriotism is a word which represents a noble idea. Votes: 3

Patriotism is a word which always commemorates a robbery. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the secret resource of a successful society. Votes: 3

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose. Votes: 3

Patriotism varies, from a noble devotion to a moral lunacy. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings. Votes: 3

Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles. Votes: 3

Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism. Votes: 3

Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the principle that will justify the training of wholesale murderers. Votes: 3

Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue. Votes: 3

Patriotism is usually stronger than class hatred, and always stronger than internationalism. Votes: 3

Patriotism is an instant reaction that fades away when the war starts. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the passion of fools and the most foolish of passions. Votes: 3

Patriotism has a lot to do with the success of the show Votes: 3

Patriotism demands the ability to feel shame as much as to feel pride. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the belief that not all human lives are worth the same. Votes: 3

Patriotism is a superstition, one far more injurious, brutal and inhumane than religion. Votes: 3

Patriotism is being convinced your country is better because you were born in it. Votes: 3

Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards any one. Votes: 3

Patriotism is a kind of religion; it is the egg from which wars are hatched. Votes: 3

Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name. Votes: 3

Patriotism does not mean giving blind loyalty and a blank check to George W. Bush. Votes: 3

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. Votes: 3

Patriotism has become a mere national self assertion, a sentimentality of flag-cheering with no constructive duties. Votes: 3

Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president. Votes: 3

Patriotism is usually the refuge of the scoundrel. He is the man who talks the loudest. Votes: 3

Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it. Votes: 3

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. Votes: 3

Patriotism requires less and less of making the eagle scream, but more and more of making him think. Votes: 3

Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it. Votes: 3

Patriotism is merely a religion-love of country, worship of country, devotion to the country's flag and honor and welfare. Votes: 3

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. Votes: 3

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. Votes: 3

Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country. Votes: 3

Patriotism for the sake of is like choosing sides in a war based on the color of their uniforms. Votes: 3

Patriotism to your country is something that comes from your heart. It should be taught to you by your parents. Votes: 3

The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism . . . Votes: 3

Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong. Votes: 3

I wish to show those who deny us Patriotism that we know how to die for our country and convictions. Votes: 3

Patriotism does not oblige us to acquiesce in the destruction of liberty. Patriotism obliges us to question it, at least. Votes: 3

Patriotism is strong nationalistic feeling for a country whose borders and whose legitimacy and whose ethnic composition is taken for granted. Votes: 3

Patriotism is, fundamentally, a conviction that a particular country is the best in the world because you were born in it.... Votes: 3

Patriotism is as fierce as a fever, pitiless as the grave, blind as a stone, and irrational as a headless hen. Votes: 3

Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first. Votes: 3

No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots. Votes: 3

My yearn for home is broadened Patriotism expanded By callings from beyond So I pack my things Nothing precious All things sacred Votes: 3

Patriotism. I'm uncomfortable with any word that starts with a pat, ends in an ism and has a riot in the middle. Votes: 3

Patriotism, when it wants to make itself felt in the domain of learning, is a dirty fellow who should be thrown out of doors. Votes: 3

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. Votes: 3

Patriotism is not dying for one's country, it is living for one's country. And for humanity. Perhaps that is not as romantic, but it's better. Votes: 3

Patriotism, often a thinly veiled form of collective self-worship, celebrates our goodness, our ideals, our mercy and bemoans the perfidiousness of those who hate us. Votes: 3

I believe patriotism comes from the heart. Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. Votes: 3

Patriotism is one of the unalterable facts of man's nature. It is a virtue if you like it, and a vice if you don't like it. Votes: 3

Patriotism is as much a virtue as justice, and is as necessary for the support of societies as natural affection is for the support of families. Votes: 3

Patriotism is the admission that people who share a land, a place, and a history have a special obligation to that place and to each other. Votes: 3

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. Votes: 3

Patriotism is considered to be an emotion a person ought to feel. But why? Why is it nobler to love your own country than to love someone else's? Votes: 3

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. Votes: 3

Patriotism is (like) loving your family whether it is good or bad, while always striving to make it better. Nationalism simply insists 'Hey my family is the best'.. Votes: 3

There are temptations more attractive than angels. Liberty, Patriotism, the good of humanity – words like that are the silver scales of the Tempter’s flaming wings Votes: 3

The people are urged to be patriotic ... by sacrificing their own children. Patriotism requires allegience to the flag, which means obedience and readiness to kill father, mother, brother, sister. Votes: 3

Patriotism is a salt against rottenness, a glorious spur to high endeavour; it recovers the half-obliterated virtue of loyalty, calls every man to service, and ennobles great and small alike. Votes: 3

Patriotism means advocating plunder in the interests of the privileged class of your particular country. The time will soon come when calling someone a patriot will be the deepest insult. Votes: 3

Patriotism is a survival from barbarous times which must not only be evoked and educated but which must be eradicated by all means - by preaching, persuasion, contempt and ridicule. Votes: 3

Patriotism depends as much on mutual suffering as on mutual success; and it is by that experience of all fortunes and all feelings that a great national character is created. Votes: 3

Patriotism ... is a superstition artificially created and maintained through a network of lies and falsehoods; a superstition that robs man of his self-respect and dignity, and increases his arrogance and conceit. Votes: 3

Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their choice. Votes: 3

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? Votes: 3

Patriotism is the intelligent appreciation that one's own welfare is inseparably connected with the general welfare and that to prosper personally one must intelligently do his utmost to maintain the general prosperity. Votes: 3

One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression. Patriotism becomes the order of the day, and those who question the war are seen as traitors, to be silenced and imprisoned. Votes: 3

Patriotism means unqualified and unwavering love for the nation, which implies not uncritical eagerness to serve, not support for unjust claims, but frank assessment of its vices and sins, and penitence for them. Votes: 3

Patriotism should be sought for and will be found in right living. No man can be a good Latter-day Saint and not be true to the best interests and general welfare of his country. Votes: 3

Patriotism has nothing to do with Conservatism. It is actually the opposite of Conservatism, since it is a devotion to something that is always changing and yet is felt to be mystically the same. Votes: 3

Patriotism, in the trenches, was too remote a sentiment, and at once rejected as fit only for civilians, or prisoners. A new arrival who talked patriotism would soon be told to cut it out. Votes: 3

President Eisenhower saw it coming, and it is here. Patriotism no longer exists among many of these corporations. Some companies have more economic clout than entire countries. They can make or break a politician. Votes: 3

Patriotism cannot be our final spiritual shelter; my refuge is humanity. I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism to triumph over humanity as long as I live. Votes: 3

Patriotism is not sentimental nonsense. Nor something dreamed up by demagogues. Patriotism is as necessary a part of man's evolutionary equipment as are his eyes, as useful to the race as eyes are to the individual. Votes: 3

Patriotism can flourish only where racism and nationalism are given no quarter. We should never mistake patriotism for nationalism. A patriot is one who loves his homeland. A nationalist is one who scorns the homelands of others. Votes: 3

Patriotism which has the quality of intoxication is a danger not only to its native land but to the world, and "My country never wrong" is an even more dangerous maxim than "My country, right or wrong." Votes: 3

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. Votes: 3

Patriotism is not endlessly bragging that out country is the best; rather it is wanting one's country to be the best that it can be and helping it to be that best, which is a very different matter. Votes: 3

The original American patriots were those individuals brave enough to resist with force the oppressive power of King George...Patriotism is more closely linked to dissent than it is to conformity and a blind desire for safety and security. Votes: 3

Patriotism has served, at different times, as widely different ends as a razor, which ought to be used in keeping your face clean and yet may be used to cut your own throat or that of an innocent person. Votes: 3

The founders of the Republic dealt with things as they were presented to them, in a spirit of self sacrificing Patriotism and as time has proved, with a comprehensive wisdom which it will always be safe for us to consult Votes: 3

Patriotism, red hot, is compatible with the existence of a neglect of national interests, a dishonesty, a cold indifference to the suffering of millions. Patriotism is largely pride, and very largely combativeness. Patriotism generally has a chip on its shoulder. Votes: 3

Biological family is too small of a vision. Patriotism is far too myopic. A love for our own relatives and a love for the people of our own country are not bad things, but our love does not stop at the border. Votes: 3

Some claim a place in the list of patriots, by an acrimonious and unremitting opposition to the court. This mark is by no means infallible. Patriotism is not necessarily included in rebellion. A man may hate his king, yet not love his country. Votes: 3

Yet some can be patriotic who have no self-respect, and sacrifice the greater to the less. They love the soil which makes their graves, but have no sympathy with the spirit which may still animate their clay. Patriotism is a maggot in their heads. Votes: 3

Patriotism in its simplest, clearest and most indubitable signification is nothing else but a means of obtaining for the rulers their ambitions and covetous desires, and for the ruled the abdication of human dignity, reason, conscience, and a slavish enthrallment to those in power. Votes: 3

Patriotism is a tricky way that neutralizes the life instinct -- Eros; you give your life as a sacrifice for others who never share even their wealth with you. The irony is that even their wealth seems to be more valuable for them than your life Votes: 3

"Every national border in Europe," El Eswad added ironically, "marks the place where two gangs of bandits got too exhausted to kill each other anymore and signed a treaty. Patriotism is the delusion that one of these gangs of bandits is better than all the others." Votes: 3

Politics is too partisan, and sometimes patriotism is cast aside. Patriotism is honor and love of your country and your brothers and sisters. With politics I get the impression that it's all about what's good for the party and not necessarily what's good for the country. Votes: 3

Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. Votes: 3

Well - Patriotism has its laws. And it also is a perfectly definite one, there are not vaguenesses about it. It commands that the brother over the border shall be sharply watched and brought to book every time he does us a hurt or offends us with an insult. Votes: 3

Patriotism, n. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name. In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary patriotism is defined as the last resort of a scoundrel. With all due respect to an enlightened but inferior lexicographer I beg to submit it is the first. Votes: 3

Patriotism is not 'my country right or wrong'; patriotism means loving the ideals for which America stands and having the courage to speak up when these ideals are distorted for personal or political gain. The American government was instituted to be the servant of the people, not our master. Votes: 3

We, the People, recognize that we have responsibilities as well as rights; that our destinies are bound together; that a freedom which only asks what's in it for me, a freedom without a commitment to others, a freedom without love or charity or duty or patriotism, is unworthy of our founding ideals, and those who died in their defense. Votes: 3

...majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism. Votes: 2

Freedom is the oxygen of the soul. Votes: 2

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. Votes: 2

True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else. Votes: 2

The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government. Votes: 2

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. Votes: 2

I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. Votes: 2

The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border? Votes: 2

Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists. Votes: 2

My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. Votes: 2

You're not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who says it. Votes: 2

America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. Votes: 2

The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a higher plain. Votes: 2

Patriotism in America, as I understand it, is a matter of suffering, when the country fails to live up to its promises, or actively betrays them. Votes: 2

While the rest of the country waves the flag of Americana, we understand we are not part of that. We don't owe America anything - America owes us. Votes: 2

This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in. Votes: 2

I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him. Votes: 2

In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot. Votes: 2

Love your country. Your country is the land where your parents sleep, where is spoken that language in which the chosen of your heart, blushing, whispered the first word of love; it is the home that God has given you that by striving to perfect yourselves therein you may prepare to ascend to him. Votes: 2

Americans never quit. Votes: 1

The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree. Votes: 1

When a nation is filled with strife, then do patriots flourish. Votes: 1

Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about. Votes: 1

The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth. Votes: 1

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. Votes: 1

For what were all these country patriots born? To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn? Votes: 1

To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag. Votes: 1

If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under. Votes: 1

America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand. Votes: 1

Let us form one body, one heart, and defend to the last warrior our country, our homes, our liberty, and the graves of our fathers. Votes: 1

I tremble for my country when I hear of confidence expressed in me. I know too well my weakness, that our only hope is in God. Votes: 1

Well, the post office is probably not the place you want to go if you want to be infused with patriotism and a renewed sense of vigor. Votes: 1

Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory. Votes: 1

It is not easy to see how the more extreme forms of nationalism can long survive when men have seen the Earth in its true perspective as a single small globe against the stars. Votes: 1

I look forward to a great future for America - a future in which our country will match its military strength with our moral restraint, its wealth with our wisdom, its power with our purpose. Votes: 1

The sole and basic source of our strength is the solidarity of workers, peasants and the intelligentsia, the solidarity of the nation, the solidarity of people who seek to live in dignity, truth, and in harmony with their conscience. Votes: 1

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death! Votes: 1

America's fighting men and women sacrifice much to ensure that our great nation stays free. We owe a debt of gratitude to the soldiers that have paid the ultimate price for this cause, as well as for those who are blessed enough to return from the battlefield unscathed. Votes: 1

I think I'm one of the most patriotic people that I've ever encountered in America. I consider myself a bedrock patriot. I participate very actively in local politics, because my voice might be worthwhile. I participate in a meaningful way - not by donations; I work at it. Votes: 1

It was my duty to shoot the enemy, and I don't regret it. My regrets are for the people I couldn't save: Marines, soldiers, buddies. I'm not naive, and I don't romanticize war. The worst moments of my life have come as a SEAL. But I can stand before God with a clear conscience about doing my job. Votes: 1

Totalitarianism is patriotism institutionalized. Votes: 0

Don't spread patriotism too thin. Votes: 0

Protection and patriotism are reciprocal. Votes: 0

Never be ashamed of your patriotism. Votes: 0

In my opinion, patriotism is liberty. Votes: 0

I won't trade humanity for patriotism. Votes: 0

I distinguish, between nationalism and patriotism. Votes: 0

There is no happiness without patriotism. Votes: 0

I never questioned Barack Obama's patriotism. Votes: 0

The highest form of patriotism is dissent. Votes: 0

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism Votes: 0

One of the great attractions of patriotism Votes: 0

An informed patriotism is what we want. Votes: 0

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. Votes: 0

Blind faith in bad leaders is not patriotism. Votes: 0

I want to light the lights of patriotism. Votes: 0

The flavor of patriotism depends upon its habitat. Votes: 0

It was patriotism, not communism, that inspired me. Votes: 0

The most intense patriotism always flourishes in the rear. Votes: 0

Conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism. Votes: 0

I think English film is very embarrassed by patriotism, generally. Votes: 0

No patriotism is genuine that is merely partisan or provincial. Votes: 0

I hate all the loathsome nonsense that goes with patriotism. Votes: 0

True patriotism is better than the wrong kind of piety. Votes: 0

These martyrs of patriotism gave their lives for an idea. Votes: 0

If love is blind, patriotism has lost all five senses. Votes: 0

Commerce diminishes the spirit, both of patriotism and military defence. Votes: 0

When stupidity is considered patriotism, it is unsafe to be intelligent. Votes: 0

Americans should tremble before suggesting that any fellow citizen lacks patriotism. Votes: 0

We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior. Votes: 0

True patriotism doesn't exclude an understanding of the patriotism of others. Votes: 0

Fighting corruption is not just good governance. It's self-defense. It's patriotism. Votes: 0

My films are always concerned with family, friendship, honor, and patriotism. Votes: 0

There's intense national feeling in America that could be called patriotism. Votes: 0

To oppose corruption in government is the highest obligation of patriotism. Votes: 0

Dictators can always consolidate their tyranny by an appeal to patriotism. Votes: 0

... that kind of patriotism which consists in hating all other nations ... Votes: 0

That kind of patriotism which consists in hating all other nations. Votes: 0

Unfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes. Votes: 0

Silence does not equal patriotism. Obedience is not the American way. Votes: 0

For us, patriotism is the same as the love of humanity. Votes: 0

Wealth has never yet sacrificed itself on the altar of patriotism. Votes: 0

Let's give some substance to patriotism. It may take a generation. Votes: 0

I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism. Votes: 0

I think patriotism is like charity -- it begins at home. Votes: 0

Priests are no more necessary to religion than politicians are to patriotism. Votes: 0

What every Englishman thinks about patriotism, the last refuge of a scoundrel. Votes: 0

One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism. Votes: 0

Real patriotism is a willingness to challenge the government when it's wrong. Votes: 0

The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates. Votes: 0

True patriotism is a charity so wide that it covers a nation. Votes: 0

There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism Votes: 0

Socialism, hypnotism, patriotism, materialism, fools making laws for the breaking of jaws. Votes: 0

My religion and my patriotism derived from my religion, embrace all life. Votes: 0

To anticipate & prevent disasterous contingencies would be the part of wisdom & patriotism. Votes: 0

To me, patriotism is about working ethically and wholeheartedly in our chosen field. Votes: 0

But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism. Votes: 0

Don't limit your challenges - challenge your limits. Don't spread patriotism too thin. Votes: 0

A good country song taps into strong undercurrents of family, faith, and patriotism. Votes: 0

Every year in China, Internet executives are officially rewarded for their 'patriotism.' Votes: 0

For a writer only one form of patriotism exists: his attitude toward language. Votes: 0

Blind obedience in the name of patriotism or religion ultimately takes our lives. Votes: 0

There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism. Votes: 0

Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars. Votes: 0

I think that economic patriotism is the very foundation of a European vision. Votes: 0

War is not about flag-waving and patriotism. War is about killing and death. Votes: 0

Religion, morality, and patriotism are feelings that are manifested only when they are outraged. Votes: 0

It's only important to differentiate between patriotism and nationalism. I speak of enlightened patriotism. Votes: 0

What is patriotism but the love of the food one ate as a child? Votes: 0

I have no sense of patriotism, but I do have a sense of community. Votes: 0

Real patriotism is realizing America sucks, but everywhere else is a thousand times worse. Votes: 0

In wartime, the degree of patriotism is directly proportional to distance from the front. Votes: 0

It is dressed into speeches about patriotism, love of country...but the profits...skyrocket... Votes: 0

You can question somebody's views and their judgment without questioning their motives or patriotism. Votes: 0

Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced. Votes: 0

Leo Tolstoy ... defines patriotism as the principle that will justify the training of wholesale murderers. Votes: 0

What a strange development of patriotism that turns a thinking being into a loyal machine! Votes: 0

The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny. Votes: 0

The greatest patriotism is to tell your country when it is behaving dishonorably, foolishly, viciously. Votes: 0

Those who believe patriotism to be the last refuge of the scoundrel have underestimated compassion. Votes: 0

Work should be for all of us a word as honorable and appealing as patriotism. Votes: 0

I hate patriotism... I can't stand it. It's a round world last time I checked. Votes: 0

My definition of patriotism is to defend your country with the truth, no matter the consequences. Votes: 0

The sense of national emergency engendered by war transforms the destruction of dissident opinion into patriotism. Votes: 0

Talking of patriotism, what humbug it is; it is a word which always commemorates a robbery. Votes: 0

I want to caution that we must not confuse patriotism with blind endorsement of bad policies. Votes: 0

You'll never have a quiet world till you knock the patriotism out of the human race. Votes: 0

I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. Votes: 0

At the bottom of all patriotism there is war: that is why I am no patriot. Votes: 0

His (Lincoln's) patriotism was saved from idolatry by the overwhelming sense of the sovereignty of God. Votes: 0

Affirming belief that America is an exceptional nation has become a test of patriotism in American politics. Votes: 0

No one is born with greed, prejudice, bigotry, patriotism and hatred; these are all learned behavior patterns. Votes: 0

The Communism of the English intellectual is something explicable enough. It is the patriotism of the deracinated. Votes: 0

Many studies have discovered a close link between prejudice and "patriotism" . . . Extreme bigots are almost always super-patriots. Votes: 0

The Athenian democracy suffered much from that narrowness of patriotism which is the ruin of all nations. Votes: 0

The terrible attack in Manhattan has given place to a burst of patriotism in the United States. Votes: 0

If you are tired of partisanship over patriotism, you need to vote for a change in direction. Votes: 0

We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us. Votes: 0

In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars. Votes: 0

Zeal is not of necessity religion, neither is it always of the same essence with poetry or patriotism. Votes: 0

The soul and substance of what customarily ranks as patriotism is moral cowardice -- and always has been. Votes: 0

True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going. Votes: 0

Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all want to surpass, and some don't. Votes: 0

It is the love of country that has lighted and that keeps glowing the holy fire of patriotism. Votes: 0

Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics. Votes: 0

If one's patriotism is merely instinctive it is irrational and irresponsible, and consequently a danger to one's country. Votes: 0

What defines patriotism, for me, is the idea that one rises to act on behalf of one's country. Votes: 0

Let no American imagine that Zionism is inconsistent with patriotism. Multiple loyalties are objectionable only if they are inconsistent. Votes: 0

Democrats are so spineless, so afraid to go against the tide... but dissension is the greatest form of patriotism. Votes: 0

The slight reproach to which the virtue of patriotism is commonly liable, the noble are most likely to incur. Votes: 0

As I said before, [patriotism] is distinct from acting to benefit the government - a distinction that's increasingly lost today. Votes: 0

If what your country is doing seems to you practically and morally wrong, is dissent the highest form of patriotism? Votes: 0

When a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion; but when he barks at strangers, it is patriotism! Votes: 0

Every act of energy conservation... is more than just common sense: I tell you it is an act of patriotism. Votes: 0

During times of war, hatred becomes quite respectable even though it has to masquerade often under the guise of patriotism. Votes: 0

Boredom and stupidity and patriotism, especially when combined, are three of the greatest evils of the world we live in. Votes: 0

I think the Hispanic community, the values that resonate in our community, are fundamentally conservative. They are faith, family, patriotism. Votes: 0

I'm kind of perverse in that I think pessimism is helpful. My pessimism is my own kind of patriotism. My dissent. Votes: 0

There is a real patriotism underneath the best of my music but it is a critical, questioning and often angry patriotism. Votes: 0

When Dr. Johnson defined patriotism as the last refuge of a scoundrel, he ignored the enormous possibilities of the word reform. Votes: 0

I know no better way to show true patriotism and love for one's country, than investing to create wealth and employment. Votes: 0

In the wake of Katrina, what you're witnessing and what we are very careful to depict is a form of patriotism. Votes: 0

Love and business and family and religion and art and patriotism are nothing but shadows of words when a man's starving! Votes: 0

We live in a free country. While patriotism is important, liberty of thought and liberty of expression are even more important. Votes: 0

I look forward to a time when Irish patriotism will as easily combine with British patriotism as Scottish patriotism combines now. Votes: 0

Whether or not patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel, national security can be the last refuge of the tyrant. Votes: 0

In the United States, doing good has come to be, like patriotism, a favorite device of persons with something to sell. Votes: 0

Growing up in New York City, I was always encouraged to question authority, and I think I confused patriotism with jingoism. Votes: 0

Those whom the world has delighted to honor have oftener been influenced in their doings by ambition and vanity than by patriotism. Votes: 0

Sanitation should not be seen as a political tool, but should only be connected to patriotism (rashtrabhakti) and commitment to public health. Votes: 0

John: I'm experiencing an odd sensation. I think it might be patriotism. Spitfire: Steady. Too much of that can damage your health. Votes: 0

Look, I think Hispanic community - the values that resonate in our community are fundamentally conservative. They are faith, family and patriotism. Votes: 0

The values, the programs, the formula, the determination, and the patriotism responsible for America's past success are still here to be tapped. Votes: 0

There was a time when a willingness to criticize one's own government when it was wrong was the very definition of patriotism. Votes: 0

I am not going to talk about patriotism, duty, liberty, and the defense of freedom because that's all dung to a soldier. Votes: 0

But whether the resistance against government tyrants is non-violent or physically violent, the effort to overthrow state oppression qualifies as true patriotism. Votes: 0

There are those who wrap themselves in flags and blow the tinny trumpet of patriotism as a means of fooling the people. Votes: 0

I define nothing. Not beauty, not patriotism. I take each thing as it is, without prior rules about what it should be. Votes: 0

It is our conduct, our patriotism and belief in our American way of life, our courage that will win the final battle. Votes: 0

But my patriotism goes for something beyond what we have. We don't have something that I want to die for - anymore. Votes: 0

Unless our conception of patriotism is progressive, it cannot hope to embody the real affection and the real interest of the nation. Votes: 0

We will glorify war-the world's only hygiene, milliterism, patriotism , the destructive gesture of freedom-bringers, beautiful ideas worth dying for, and scorn for woman Votes: 0

America's state religion, is patriotism, a phenomenon which has convinced many of the citizenry that 'treason' is morally worse than murder or rape. Votes: 0

I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism. Votes: 0

I dislike loud-mouthed patriots who think they like our country more than I do. Some people's idea of patriotism is hating other countries. Votes: 0

Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them! Votes: 0

The history of American patriotism is figuring out ways that we can work together to move forward and knit together the common government. Votes: 0

I have the consolation to believe, that, while choice and prudence invite me to quit the political scene, patriotism does not forbid it. Votes: 0

Unfortunately, our history has abundant examples of patriotism being used to hurt those who express views in disagreement with that of the majority. Votes: 0

America beats on you so hard the whole time. You are constantly being pummeled by other people's rights and their sense of patriotism. Votes: 0

It may sound corny, but what's wrong with wanting to fight for your country. Why are people reluctant to use the word patriotism? Votes: 0

For morality life is a war, and the service of the highest is a sort of cosmic patriotism which also calls for volunteers. Votes: 0

We must be truthful and fair in the ordinary affairs of life before we can be truthful and fair in patriotism and religion. Votes: 0

I would never stay in office against the will of the people. My ethics and patriotism do not allow me to do so. Votes: 0

My patriotism and my conscience required me to support it and to engage in the debate over whether and how to fight it. Votes: 0

I am naturally fond of adventure, a little ambitious, and a good deal romantic - but patriotism was the true secret of my success. Votes: 0

I'm an advocate of the great Dr. Johnson, the English man of letters who said that patriotism was the last refuge of the scoundrel. Votes: 0

I keep a conscience uncorrupted by religion, a judgment undimmed by politics and patriotism, a heart untainted by friendships and sentiments unsoured by animosities. Votes: 0

The higher American patriotism, on the other hand, combines loyalty to historical tradition and precedent with the imaginative projection of an ideal national Promise. Votes: 0

If military movies were automatically successful we'd make nothing but military movies. But seriously, patriotism is one thing that all Americans have in common. Votes: 0

We know that no one should tell a woman she has to bear an unwanted child. We know that religious beliefs cannot define patriotism. Votes: 0

Educators must resist the quest for certainty. If there were certainty there would be no scientific advancement. So it is with morals and patriotism. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

On the whole, I prefer not to be lectured on patriotism by those who keep offshore maildrops in order to avoid paying their taxes. Votes: 0

I saw courage both in the Vietnam War and in the struggle to stop it. I learned that patriotism includes protest, not just military service. Votes: 0

My father valued patriotism above all other social obligations, but he had his own particular interpretation of just how true patriotism was meant to function. Votes: 0

I don't believe in God. My God is patriotism. Teach a man to be a good citizen and you have solved the problem of life. Votes: 0

During President George W. Bush's two terms, you couldn't drive far without seeing a particular bumper sticker: 'Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.' Votes: 0

It is not the reporter's job to be a patriot or to presume to determine where patriotism lies. His job is to relate the facts. Votes: 0

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 Votes: 0

[W]e're taught that if one person kills another person, that is murder; but if a government kills a hundred thousand persons, that is patriotism. Votes: 0

Men in authority will always think that criticism of their policies is dangerous. They will always equate their policies with patriotism, and find criticism subversive. Votes: 0

The greater the state, the more wrong and cruel its patriotism, and the greater is the sum of suffering upon which its power is founded. Votes: 0

To achieve world government, it is necessary to remove from the minds of men, their individualism, loyalty to family traditions, national patriotism and religious dogmas. Votes: 0

Obama has been attacked repeatedly for not wearing a flag pin, with Republicans claiming that his patriotism is in question. It's all a bit silly. Votes: 0

The commercial spirit is the spirit of profit, not patriotism; of credit, not honor; of individual gain, not national prosperity; of trade and dickering, not principle. Votes: 0

People not only stood to respect it but perhaps their thoughts and heartbeats came to standstill, and only inspiration and patriotism was flowing through their veins. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

The hand that gives is among the hand that takes. Money has no fatherland, financiers are without patriotism and without decency, their sole object is gain. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

There is no negro problem. The problem is whether the American people have loyalty enough, honor enough, patriotism enough, to live up to their own constitution Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

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." Votes: 0

I've certainly thought a lot more about things like tyranny and patriotism and violence. I think I found some kind of clarity - definitely a thicker understanding. Votes: 0

My patriotism is not an exclusive thing. It is all-embracing and I should reject that patriotism which sought to mount the distress or exploitation of other nationalities. Votes: 0

My position is that it isn't government's job to mandate patriotism. To me, mandating a pledge of allegiance to a government is something Saddam Hussein would do. Votes: 0

To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary... is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

The sight of nature fascinates, the family tie has a sweet enchantment and patriotism gives the religious spirit a fiery devotion to the powers that it reveres. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

Thinking men and women the world over are beginning to realize that patriotism is too narrow and limited a conception to meet the necessities of our time. Votes: 0

The Red Kimono tells it all—the bitterness and pain as well as the joy, pride and patriotism of a people too resilient to be beaten by racism. Votes: 0

True patriotism is not worship of our nation but rather, in the light of our worship of the God of justice, to conform our nation's ways of justice. Votes: 0

The false religion of lust is baser than the false religion of mother-love or patriotism or art: but lust is less likely to be made into a religion. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

The world is a fine place. The only thing wrong with it is us. How little justice and humility there is in us, how poorly we understand patriotism! Votes: 0

Although the war in which you fought took place more than half-a-century ago, your courage, your sacrifice and your patriotism reaches through the decades and inspires us today. Votes: 0

When a whole nation is roaring patriotism at the top of its voice, I am fain to explore the cleanness of its hands and the purity of its heart. Votes: 0

He is a poor patriot whose patriotism does not enable him to understand how all men everywhere feel about their altars and their hearthstones, their flag and their fatherland. Votes: 0

The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms! Votes: 0

Men should continue to fight, but they should fight for things worth while, not for imaginary geographical lines, racial prejudices and private greed draped in the color's of patriotism. Votes: 0

I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people. Votes: 0

What this country needs what every country needs occasionally is a good hard bloody war to revive the vice of patriotism on which its existence as a nation depends. Votes: 0

I believe that the royal family are a focus of patriotism, of loyalty, of affection and of esteem. That is a rare combination, and we should value it highly. Votes: 0

America is a new country, and maybe patriotism helps Americans create unity, since it is a melting pot. But nationalism in Europe has a strong history, as you may know. Votes: 0

Someone said that patriotism is the last refuge of cowards; those without moral principles usually wrap a flag around themselves, and those bastards always talk about the purity of race. Votes: 0

I ask the educational system, the parents, the church, and pillars of the community to help shape a new culture of honesty, patriotism, respect, discipline and service for young Filipinos. Votes: 0

Saving petrol is saving India's money. This is a sense of patriotism. The country can be energy-independent by energy conservation. I appeal to the other ministers also to do this. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

Intelligence, patriotism, Christianity, and a firm reliance on Him, who has never yet forsaken this favored land, are still competent to adjust, in the best way, all our present difficulty. Votes: 0

We might have been better off if the question of Obama's patriotism had been raised before he was first elected. Never should we ignore so many red flag warnings again. Votes: 0

Every man who has shown the world the way to beauty, to true culture, has been a rebel, a 'universal' without patriotism, without home, who has found his people everywhere. Votes: 0

Every man who has shown the world the way to beauty, to true culture, has been a rebel, a 'universal' without patriotism, without home who has found his people everywhere. Votes: 0

It seems that American patriotism measures itself against an outcast group. The right Americans are the right Americans because they're not like the wrong Americans, who are not really Americans. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I don't think the average American understands what patriotism truthfully is. That's why when I attack our country or attack the government, it's sometimes looked at as unpatriotic. It's not. Votes: 0

If the test of patriotism comes only by reflexively falling into lockstep behind the leader whenever the flag is waved, then what we have is a formula for dictatorship, not democracy. Votes: 0

There are seasons in every country when noise and impudence pass current for worth; and in popular commotions especially, the clamors of interested and factious men are often mistaken for patriotism. Votes: 0

There is no patriotic obligation to help advance the career of a politician who is otherwise pursuing interests that are fundamentally antithetical to your values. That's not the call of patriotism. Votes: 0

American patriotism is generally something that amuses Europeans, I suppose because children look idiotic saluting the flag and because the constitution contains so many cracks through which the lawyers may creep. Votes: 0

Every guild and trade has its own...private patriotism, which makes it resent all rebellion from within and all competition or criticism from without. ...Vested Interests. The manufacture of optical glass... Votes: 0

America is like a healthy body and its resistance is threefold: its patriotism, its morality and its spiritual life. If we can undermine these three areas, America will collapse from within. Votes: 0

The mobilisation which Bush has been able to perform since 11 September 2001 has to be fought - at least by Americans - in the name of a wise, honourable and democratic patriotism. Votes: 0

My commitment to the Republican movement was pure and simply patriotism, a love of Australia... a desire or passion that all of our national symbols should be unequivocally and unambiguously Australian. Votes: 0

He saw that science had become as great a hoax as religion, that nationalism was a farce, patriotism a fraud, education a form of leprosy, and that morals were for cannibals Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I know the prettiest word in the world is ‘money.’ But I believe that words like ‘loyalty’ and ‘patriotism’ are very beautiful as well. Votes: 0

They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings steal a little and they throw you in jail. Steal a lot and then they make you king. Votes: 0

All must admit that the reception of the teachings of Christ results in the purest patriotism, in the most scrupulous fidelity to public trust, and in the best type of citizenship. Votes: 0

So, let us summon a new spirit of patriotism, of responsibility, where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look over not only ourselves, but each other. Votes: 0

In all her history, from the formation of the federal government until the hour of secession, no year stands out more prominently than the year 1858 as evidencing the national patriotism of Virginia. Votes: 0

If I want to transform patriotism then I do not proceed in the slightest against the fine fact of the nation but against the mixing up of the nation and the state. Votes: 0

In 'The King's Speech,' patriotism is utterly contained within a historical moment, the third of September, 1939, where the aggressor is clear, the fight is clear, it hasn't become complicated over time. Votes: 0

Standing, as I do, in view of God and eternity, I realise that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone (On the eve of her execution) Votes: 0

The aspects of patriotism that hush dissent, encourage going along, and sanction comfortable distancing and compliance with what is indecent and unacceptable... those aspects are too fundamental to ignore or gloss over. Votes: 0

The aspects of patriotism that hush dissent, encourage going along, and sanction comfortable distancing and compliance with what is indecent and unacceptable... those aspects are too fundamental to ignore or gloss over. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders...tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. Votes: 0

There seems no reason why patriotism and narrowness should go together, or why intellectual fair mindedness should be confounded with political trimming, or why serviceable truth should keep cloistered because not partisan. Votes: 0

I don't think the United States needs superpatriots. We need patriotism, honestly practiced by all of us, and we don't need these people that are more patriotic than you or anyone else. Votes: 0

Our young people have come to look upon war as a kind of beneficent deity, which not only adds to the national honor but uplifts a nation and develops patriotism and courage. Votes: 0

War can so easily be gilt with romance and heroism and solemn national duty and patriotism and the like by persons whose superficial literary and oratorical talent covers an abyss of Godforsaken folly. Votes: 0

Every presidential candidate highlights patriotism, but Mr. Romney's is backed by the Mormon belief that the United States was chosen by God to play a special role in history, its Constitution divinely inspired. Votes: 0

Every presidential candidate highlights patriotism, but Mr. Romneys is backed by the Mormon belief that the United States was chosen by God to play a special role in history, its Constitution divinely inspired. Votes: 0

I was brought up in southwestern Ontario where we were taught that Canadian patriotism should not withstand anything more than a five-dollar-a-month wage differential. Anything more than that and you went to Detroit. Votes: 0

If patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel, it is not merely because evil deeds may be performed in the name of patriotism, but because patriotic fervor can obliterate moral distinctions altogether. Votes: 0

Remember the Dreamers whose patriotism was praised when the Democratic House passed, and the Senate filibustered - the DREAM Act in 2010? Washington promised a path to citizenship, not just a roadblock to deportation. Votes: 0

Every fiction since Homer has taught friendship, patriotism, generosity, contempt of death. These are the highest virtues; and the fictions which taught them were therefore of the highest, though not of unmixed, utility. Votes: 0

I do not have to look for credentials for my Polishness and for my patriotism. I'm a Pole. The chronicles of my family go back - as far back as the 13th century. Votes: 0

To me, patriotism means dedication to the principles on which the country was founded and a willingness to stand firm and fight for these principles regardless of what the government says or does Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

The music industry's actions at the time of 9/11 and since have been actions driven by patriotism in most instances, and greed and stupidity to a lesser degree. Sounds like real life doesn't it? Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

Legislation is the only lasting solution for the men and women brought to this country through no fault of their own who want to perform the ultimate act of patriotism in defending America. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

But foreign should not be defined in geographical terms. Then it would have no meaning except territorial or tribal patriotism. To me that alone is foreign which is foreign to truth, foreign to Atman. Votes: 0

To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary and spontaneous instead of a compulsory routine is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds. Votes: 0

Your patriotism is not measured by what your country can do for you. It's all about what you can do for your country for your own benefit and for the benefit of unborn generations! Votes: 0

Liberals become indignant when you question their patriotism, but simultaneously work overtime to give terrorists a cushion for the next attack and laugh at dumb Americans who love their country and hate the enemy. Votes: 0

American people stopped to remember the third anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq war. We thought first and foremost of the selflessness, patriotism and heroism by our troops, our National Guard and Reserves. Votes: 0

There is a higher form of patriotism than nationalism, and that higher form is not limited by the boundaries of one's country; but by a duty to mankind to safeguard the trust of civilization. Votes: 0

By patriotism is meant, not only spontaneous, instinctive love for one's own nation, and preference for it above all other nations, but also the belief that such love and preference are good and useful. Votes: 0

If the president alone was vested with the power of appointing all officers, and was left to select a council for himself, he would be liable to be deceived by flatterers and pretenders to patriotism. Votes: 0

It is not the Government, the members of Parliament to whom the ultimate decision belongs, it is up to you to go forward sure of your sacred right of free opinion, sure of your patriotism. Votes: 0

The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny; flattery to treachery; standing armies to arbitrary government; and the glory of God to the temporal interest of the clergy. Votes: 0

Patriotic'? Dear, dear me! Scarlett covered her mouth in mock astonishmentI didn't know that was 'patriotism.' I believe what you intended has ruder names, though no well-bred Georgia lady would admit to knowing them. Votes: 0

When your country is in a costly war, with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isn't class warfare - it's patriotism. Votes: 0

True patriotism sometimes requires of men to act exactly contrary, at one period, to that which it does at another, and the motive which impels them the desire to do right is precisely the same. Votes: 0

While the principles of our Constitution give just latitude to inquiry, every citizen faithful to it will deem embodied expressions of discontent and open outrages of law and patriotism as dishonorable as they are injurious Votes: 0

I've been working with Pat Robertson on Africa debt-relief, and we disagree on virtually everything except certain very specific, inalienable rights, and the truth is that morality and patriotism come in all shapes and sizes. Votes: 0