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Patriotism Quotes
"It was patriotism, not communism, that inspired me."
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"The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny."
178
"Patriotism, when it wants to make itself felt in the domain of learning, is a dirty fellow who should be thrown out of doors."
121
"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!"
120
"Unfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes."
107
"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime."
106
"Regarding the Panama Canal Treaty negotiations, they will find us standing up or dead, but never on our knees; NEVER!"
74
"Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong."
74
"We can have no '50-50' allegiance in this country. Either a man is an American and nothing else, or he is not an American at all."
72
"Whatever insults my State insults me."
64
"Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state."
64
"While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms."
61
"As you begin your tour of the United States, you may as well know that one American national trait which irritates many Americans and must be convenient for our critics is that we relentlessly advertise our imperfections."
59
"None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army. To keep ours armed and disciplined is therefore at all times important."
58
"The pacifist is as surely a traitor to his country and to humanity as is the most brutal wrongdoer."
58
"Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it."
58
"Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country."
57
"We will be remembered only if we give to our younger generation a prosperous and safe India, resulting out of economic prosperity coupled with civilizational heritage."
56
"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."
55
"We are proud to have with us the poet lariat of Chicago."
53
"Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it."
53
"The people of England are the most enthusiastic in the world."
53
"But my patriotism goes for something beyond what we have. We don't have something that I want to die for - anymore."
50
"Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practised."
50
"The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world."
48
"Patriotism is an instant reaction that fades away when the war starts."
47
"Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars."
47
"What else do we have to ensure our sanity except our love for something beyond ourselves-our love for our families, our love for our fatherland?"
47
"A nationalist will blindly follow his country to his death out of love for it. A patriot will stand up for and even against his country to his death out of love for it."
47
"That's why I'm very proud of being American. I'm proud to pay taxes. I pay a lot of taxes, but it sure beats the alternative."
46
"Lincoln did more than any other man to put the stamp of righteousness, to put the stamp of compassion, on the name of America."
46
"Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons."
45
"Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime."
44
"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."
44
"A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon."
44
"During times of war, hatred becomes quite respectable even though it has to masquerade often under the guise of patriotism."
44
"Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose."
42
"True Americanism recognizes the enormous gravity of the social and labor problems which confront us."
42
"I have loved but one flag and I can not share that devotion and give affection to the mongrel banner invented for the League of Nations."
41
"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."
41
"You will generally observe that, of all Americans, your foreign-born citizens are the most patriotic - especially toward the Fourth of July."
41
"True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going."
41
"I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism."
41
"The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon."
40
"Our love for our country is worth nothing if it deprives us of our sense of humanity, if it destroys positive consensus."
38
"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."
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