Quotes About Patriotism

In 1914 "glory" was a word spoken without embarrassment, and honor a familiar concept that people believed in.

The tribal pull of patriotism could have no better testimony.

Whatever our lot may be, August 4, 1914, will remain for all eternity one of Germany's greatest days!

As a boy, I believed freedom for America meant freedom for me. There was a time I believed every word spoken.

Dublin's a great place. It really is. It's a great place. And Ireland, especially, is a great place. I've realized that growing up more. I'm loving my country more as I'm getting older.

It is not white nationalism to believe that countries like the United States would be better off with more babies. That belief can be held for racist reasons by racists, but it can also be held, reasonably and righteously, by people who worry about the economic consequences of demographic decline.

I will stay living in Staffordshire. Other people would be moving offshore. I am reasonably happy to help support the British economy. I have done very well out of Britain.

But this country is a great country and will always rebound.

I feel proud every time I recall the valour and courage of our army men in the war against Pakistan.

Serving your country in the U.S. brings not just peer respect but also the chance to learn new skills and receive a college education. The U.K.'s armed forces offer a similar deal.

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

I reckon every player feels much the same on the eve of a Six Nations championship. We all want to finish top, win the title and do our respective countries proud in the process. We're also aware a lot of other people are seeking precisely the same thing. Pessimism and optimism collide like two ferrets in a sack.

The liberties and freedoms which we hold dear and we recognize and cherish and respect guide the way we gather information in the United States.

American exceptionalism is the recurring character in the nation's narrative.

The politicians were talking themselves red, white and blue in the face.

My entire act is through and through British. I reference everything British.

A national festival is an occasion to refine and rebuild the national character.

I feel great, and I'll happily continue to be at Vicente del Bosque's disposal, because defending my country is very important to me.

I have dual citizenship; I would be happy to go to England. I would be very happy to go to America.

Nothing means more to those in harm's way than the knowledge that their country appreciates their sacrifices and those of their families.

America, at its core, is a country of strong and resilient people who are prepared to confront the challenges posed by those who seek to do us harm.

I hope this doesn't sound harsh, but if you're not constantly craving breakfast every second of every day, you're not a real American. Y'know what, let's throw the Canadians in there, too.

I hated the draft, but at the same time, it's something that made every American take war seriously.

It was kind of like an agreement, I guess you can say. It was like, 'Hey, bro, you want to be on Team USA?' And I was like, 'Yeah.' Who would say no to that? It was kind of like, 'Dang, I really get to play for my country. I get to represent and just go out there and have fun.'