Patriotism Quotes

But this Veterans Day, I believe we should do more than sing the praises of the bravery and patriotism that our veterans have embodied in the past. We should take this opportunity to re-evaluate how we are treating our veterans in the present.

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

I distinguish, between nationalism and patriotism.

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

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

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

I have no country to fight for; my country is the earth, and I am a citizen of the world.

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

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

Across the country military families are facing dire financial circumstances due to longer than expected tours of duties. They are being penalized for their patriotism - no one should have to choose between doing right by their country and doing right by their families.

The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins.

Totalitarianism is patriotism institutionalized.

Nationalism is a silly cock crowing on his own dunghill.

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