Quotes on the topic: Patriotism


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


Patriotism demands the ability to feel shame as much as to feel pride.


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.


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


During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and murmurs from deep within: Thank you. Thank you, my homeland.


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


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


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.


I think Americans are very patriotic.


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.


True patriotism is better than the wrong kind of piety.


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.


It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country.


The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.


The same ambition can destroy or save, and make a patriot as it makes a knave.


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.


One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous.


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


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.


My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth.