Patriotism Quotations | Page 2

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.

Patriotism is as fierce as a fever, pitiless as the grave, blind as a stone, and irrational as a headless hen.

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

Patriotism: The first resort of a scoundrel.

Protection and patriotism are reciprocal. This is the way which has led nations to greatness.

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

Like George Sand, the feminism of the present day asserts the right of free thought against the creed of authority in every field; the solidarity of mankind and the cause of peace against the patriotism of militarism; social reform against the existing relations of society.

America is not static. America is striving. And sometimes, America requires critique. Jingoism is an avoidance of realism. You can simultaneously love and be disappointed in the object of your love, wanting it to be better than it is. In fact, that is a measure of love. Honest critique is a pillar of patriotism.

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

The passengers and crew are an emblem of America's great glory: freedom and patriotism demonstrated at its highest regard, ... Here upon this field of honor, lives were saved and heroes were made.