Quotes About Patriotism

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)

I won't trade humanity for patriotism.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Patriotism is no substitute for a sound currency.

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

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

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

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

I hope to find my country in the right: however I will stand by her, right or wrong.

I don't believe in God. My God is patriotism. Teach a man to be a good citizen and you have solved the problem of life.

A nation is a body of people who have done great things together.

Unless our conception of patriotism is progressive, it cannot hope to embody the real affection and the real interest of the nation.

Patriotism should be sought for and will be found in right living. No man can be a good Latter-day Saint and not be true to the best interests and general welfare of his country.

It is lamentable, that to be a good patriot one must become the enemy of the rest of mankind.