Patriotism Quotes

These martyrs of patriotism gave their lives for an idea.

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

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

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.

In every society in human history, including the United States, those in power seek to imbue themselves with the attributes of religion and patriotism as a way of getting greater support for their policy and insulating themselves from any criticism.

A nation is a society united by a delusion about its ancestry and by common hatred of its neighbours.

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.

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

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

We'll try to cooperate fully with the IRS, because, as citizens, we feel a strong patriotic duty not to go to jail.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

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

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

Patriotism is the religion of hell.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Our platform calls for a balanced deficit reduction plan where the wealthy pay their fair share. And 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism.

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.

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

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

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