Quotes About Patriotism

For he might have been a Roosian,A French or Turk or Proosian,Or perhaps Itali-an.But in spite of all temptationsTo belong to other nations,He remains an Englishman.

Then the idiot who praises, with enthusiastic tone,All centuries but this, and every country but his own.

He is an Englishman!For he himself has said it,And it's greatly to his credit,That he is an Englishman!

Love your country, not for her power or wealth, but for her selflessness and her idealism.

If you're honest with yourself, you're going to find out whether you truly love America, or whether your primary allegiance is to the Republican party.

Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land, God Bless the U.S.A.

Despite our differences, I know that both Republicans and Democrats love America.

You are Americans. You love this country. Together we are entrusted with the principles that represent mankind's greatest political and social achievement.

Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle.

There is something magnificent in having a country to love.

What is music. A passion for colonies not a love of country.

I was in Europe and it was at this stage that I fell in love with Americans in uniform. And I continue to have that love affair.

Waving the flag at the 1976 Olympics wasn't my idea. It was too much apple pie and ice cream. Not that I don't love my country, but I felt it was my victory up there, I put all the time into it.

In my day the schools taught two things, love of country and penmanship-now they don't teach either.

I despise my own nation most. Because I know it best. Because I still love it, suffering from Hope. For me, that's patrotism.

They love their land, because it is their own, And scorn to give aught other reason why; Would shake hands with a king upon his throne, And think it kindness to his majesty. - Fitz

Interwoven is the love of liberty with every ligament of the heart.

God has given you your country as cradle, and humanity as mother; you cannot rightly love your brethren of the cradle if you love not the common mother.

The love of liberty is a common blood that flows in our American veins.

The chief bond of the soldier is his oath of allegiance and love for the flag.

What is love of one's country; is it hate of one's uncountry? Then it's not a good thing.

England with all thy faults, I love thee still-- My country! and, while yet a nook is left Where English minds and manners may be found, Shall be constrained to love thee.

The nationalist has a broad hatred and a narrow love.

I am the son and grandson of Navy admirals, and I was born into America's service. It wasn't until I was deprived of her company that I fell in love with America.