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Patriotism Quotes
"I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism."
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"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."
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"The oath of renunciation and allegiance is a solemn vow taken by thousands of immigrants each year to become a United States citizen. The oath is the fundamental statement of allegiance to the United States, and this allegiance is what unites America."
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"You will generally observe that, of all Americans, your foreign-born citizens are the most patriotic - especially toward the Fourth of July."
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"Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars."
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"I distinguish, between nationalism and patriotism."
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"If a man is going to be an American at all let him be so without any qualifying adjectives, and if he is going to be something else, let him drop the word American from his personal description."
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"Our flag represents every American and it should not be hidden away as a result of property agreements."
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"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."
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"Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all want to surpass, and some don't."
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"For why should we not admire more the angels themselves and the blessed choirs of heaven?"
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"Our love for our country is worth nothing if it deprives us of our sense of humanity, if it destroys positive consensus."
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"I think the reaction to a World War II situation would be the same today as it was in 1942. Initially, people would question, but once patriotism got stirred up, the whole thing would gather momentum and we'd all pull together."
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"We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior."
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"Contrast the United States with any country on the face of the earth today and ask yourself whether the situation of the United States is not the best to be found."
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"The independence of the United States is not only more precious to ourselves but to the world than any single possession."
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"No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots."
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"If that for which the Spanish Empire has stood since the days of Charles V is right, then everything for which the United States stands and has always stood is wrong."
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"I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country."
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"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."
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"Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue."
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"For we, too, have our ideals, even if we differ from those who have tried to establish a monopoly of idealism."
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"Americans admire a people who can scratch a desert and produce a garden. The Israelis have shown qualities that Americans identify with: guts, patriotism, idealism, a passion for freedom. I have seen it. I know. I believe that."
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"The Republic is weak and broken." I narrow my eyes. "But it is still your country. Fight for it. This is your home, not theirs."
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"We as Democrats have no apologies to make to anyone."
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"Merchants have no country. The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong an attachment as that from which they draw their gains."
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"We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we will always be free."
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"I am proud to be an American, and proud that such beliefs are at the core of our country and its citizens."
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"If there is no love for others, love of country is just a slogan."
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"Intellectually I know that America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country."
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"I have no sense of patriotism, but I do have a sense of community."
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"Our Founding Fathers would be proud of all that America has achieved, and will continue to achieve, in the coming years."
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"But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism."
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"There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism."
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"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."
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"Unless our conception of patriotism is progressive, it cannot hope to embody the real affection and the real interest of the nation."
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"There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism."
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"Happy am I, for every time I meditate on governments, I always find new reasons in my inquiries for loving my own country."
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"I do not feel an exile from America in any sense."
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"There are those who wrap themselves in flags and blow the tinny trumpet of patriotism as a means of fooling the people."
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"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."
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"I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone."
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"Jews have had to carry around their own sense of self in a carpet bag and I think perhaps too much emphasis might be being put on nationality and on the other hand patriotism, that sort of thing."
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"1 month ago the 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."
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"Our ideal of the future is that she should continue to render that service of her own free will."
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"The average American is nothing if not patriotic."
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"Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man."
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