Quotes About Patriotism

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

To achieve world government, it is necessary to remove from the minds of men, their individualism, loyalty to family traditions, national patriotism and religious dogmas.

On the whole, I prefer not to be lectured on patriotism by those who keep offshore maildrops in order to avoid paying their taxes.

True patriotism doesn't exclude an understanding of the patriotism of others.

It may sound corny, but what's wrong with wanting to fight for your country. Why are people reluctant to use the word patriotism?

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.

True patriotism sometimes requires of men to act exactly contrary, at one period, to that which it does at another, and the motive which impels them the desire to do right is precisely the same.

It is not the reporter's job to be a patriot or to presume to determine where patriotism lies. His job is to relate the facts.

Sanitation should not be seen as a political tool, but should only be connected to patriotism (rashtrabhakti) and commitment to public health.

In the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can change it.

Wealth has never yet sacrificed itself on the altar of patriotism.

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.

I love my country, not my government.

To oppose corruption in government is the highest obligation of patriotism.

I saw courage both in the Vietnam War and in the struggle to stop it. I learned that patriotism includes protest, not just military service.

Every act of energy conservation... is more than just common sense: I tell you it is an act of patriotism.

What a strange development of patriotism that turns a thinking being into a loyal machine!

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.

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