Patriotism Quotes

Patriotism has nothing to do with Conservatism. It is actually the opposite of Conservatism, since it is a devotion to something that is always changing and yet is felt to be mystically the same.

The modern patriotism, the true patriotism, the only rational patriotism is loyalty to the Nation all the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it.

Patriotism is the belief that not all human lives are worth the same.

These martyrs of patriotism gave their lives for an idea.

It is the love of country that has lighted and that keeps glowing the holy fire of patriotism.

There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism.

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.

The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates.

A thoughtful mind, when it sees a nation's flag, sees not the flag, but the nation itself.

Many studies have discovered a close link between prejudice and "patriotism" . . . Extreme bigots are almost always super-patriots.

I know no better way to show true patriotism and love for one's country, than investing to create wealth and employment.

Standing, as I do, in view of God and eternity, I realise that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone (On the eve of her execution)

Such then is the human condition, that to wish greatness for one's country is to wish harm to one's neighbors.

The Red Kimono tells it all—the bitterness and pain as well as the joy, pride and patriotism of a people too resilient to be beaten by racism.

I won't trade humanity for patriotism.

Patriotism is usually stronger than class hatred, and always stronger than internationalism.

Sovereignty and the right to rule cannot be conferred on anyone no matter who ... as a result of an academic discussion. Sovereignty is acquired by force and power and violence.

A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.

All must admit that the reception of the teachings of Christ results in the purest patriotism, in the most scrupulous fidelity to public trust, and in the best type of citizenship.

The soldier does not wish to appear a coward, disloyal, or un-American. The situation has been so defined that he can see himself as patriotic, courageous, and manly only through compliance.

What scoundrels we would be if we did for ourselves what we are ready to do for Italy.

Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards any one.

Patriotism is nationalism, and always leads to war.

If you took the most ardent revolutionary, vested him in absolute power, within a year he would be worse than the Tsar himself.

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

The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you can see.

For a writer only one form of patriotism exists: his attitude toward language.

Men should continue to fight, but they should fight for things worth while, not for imaginary geographical lines, racial prejudices and private greed draped in the color's of patriotism.

I advance in life, I grow more simple, and I become more and more patriotic for humanity.

Our government has kept us in a perpetual state of fear - kept us in a continuous stampede of patriotic fervor - with the cry of grave national emergency.

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

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

The hand that gives is among the hand that takes. Money has no fatherland, financiers are without patriotism and without decency, their sole object is gain.

The American flag is the symbol of our freedom, national pride and history.

The greatest patriotism is to tell your country when it is behaving dishonorably, foolishly, viciously.

Patriotism is no substitute for a sound currency.

Where there is only a choice between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence.

We might have been better off if the question of Obama's patriotism had been raised before he was first elected. Never should we ignore so many red flag warnings again.

If you take advantage of everything that America has to offer, there's nothing you can't accomplish.

It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen.

I would never stay in office against the will of the people. My ethics and patriotism do not allow me to do so.

I think patriotism is like charity -- it begins at home.

Real patriotism is realizing America sucks, but everywhere else is a thousand times worse.

All true patriots will meet in heaven.

While the rest of the country waves the flag of Americana, we understand we are not part of that. We don't owe America anything - America owes us.

Liberty? Independence? Are they to remain only words? Gentlemen, let us make them fighting words!

Patriotism is a pernicious, psychopathic form of idiocy.

There will be no prison which can hold our movement down.

My master had power and law on his side; I had a determined will. There is might in each.

The dissenter is every human being at those moments of his life when he resigns momentarily from the herd and thinks for himself.