Patriotism Quotations | Page 2

I have a hard time understanding why someone who is so opposed to displaying our most sacred symbol of patriotism would want to join one of our government's most patriotic institutions.

He was Mr. Red, White and Blue, ... You couldn't think of patriotism and the military without thinking of Bill Horan.

What do we mean by patriotism in the context of our times? I venture to suggest that what we mean is a sense of national responsibility... a patriotism which is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

There is a huge sense of patriotism running through the team, we are working for New Zealand, we are racing for New Zealand and this is our whole focus.

I was weaned not on television or Wild West sagas but on stories of nationalism and patriotism. I would sit at my mother's feet by the hour and drink in these exciting tales of the freedom fighters in our family.

Stadiums started to paint seats red, white and blue. And instead of advertisements on the outfield walls, there were now recruitment signs for the service. You couldn't help but notice all of the patriotism around the country at baseball games.

Patriotism is a arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles.

Patriotism is a beautiful thing - to love your country, your land, and your people and have a deep emotional affinity. But it can be so easily corrupted to polarized thinking, to harming others and ourselves if we don't realize what it is that is beautiful. It is beautiful because it is love.

Patriotism is not a piece of paper. Had we wanted to live in other countries, we would have stayed there. But we came to Iraq.

Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Patriotism is one of the core values of the NWTF. We are indebted to our troops and veterans and honor them in any way we can.

PATRIOTISM, n. Combustible rubbish read to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name. In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary patriotism is defined as the last resort of a scoundrel. With all due respect to an enlightened but inferior lexicographer I beg to submit that it is the first.

PATRIOTISM, n. Combustible rubbish read to the torch of anyone ambitious to illuminate his name.

Nationalism is a silly cock crowing on his own dunghill.

I think that there is an implication here, as they've done throughout this debate on Iraq, that if you oppose the president, your patriotism ought to be questioned, ... Meet the Press.

Our campaign is not questioning your patriotism or military service, but your votes and statements on the issues now facing our country.

We must promote patriotism, but we can never again allow South African children to be forced to submit to the degrading dogma of racial nationalism.

Patriotism is as much a virtue as justice, and is as necessary for the support of societies as natural affection is for the support of families.

Flags are bits of colored cloth used first to shrinkwrap people's brains and then as ceremonial shrouds to bury the dead.

The world is a fine place. The only thing wrong with it is us. How little justice and humility there is in us, how poorly we understand patriotism!

A patriot is one who wrestles for the soul of her country as she wrestles for her own being.

The exhibition faithfully reflects the glorious path of the Chinese people's heroic fight against Japanese aggressors, ... They are vivid teaching materials for education in patriotism among the people, especially the young people.

The militia is a voluntary force not associated or under the control of the States except when called out; [ when called into actual service] a permanent or long standing force would be entirely different in make-up and call.

Love of country produces among men such examples as Cincinnatus, Alfred, Washington--pure, unselfish, symmetrical; among women, Vittoria Colonna, Madame Roland, Charlotte Corday, Jeanne Darc--romantic, devoted, marvelous.

No government is safe unless it is protected by the good will of the people.

Patriotism covers a multitude of sins.

On the contrary, I'm a universal patriot, if you could understand me rightly: my country is the world.

I will never leave China, unless I am forced to. Because China is mine. I will not leave something that belongs to me in the hands of people I do not trust.

We can't all be Washingtons, but we can all be patriots.

Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives. - John Adams

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.

Cub Scouts is about patriotism and citizenship, ... This is a great example of that.

During this period he has always been extremely fair in working with us to keep the cost at a minimum while providing maximum exposure. He was instrumental in developing an Air Force Reserve Player of the Game' award presented at all home games. He has promoted Military Appreciation Days and first pitch opportunities for all branches of the military. His patriotism is second to none, and his marketing expertise has greatly benefited the 302nd Airlift Wing recruiting effort over the past ten years.

What I would really like from the community is for 50 to 100 people to show up with yellow ribbons to really welcome back the veterans. My dream is to have a large yellow ribbon stretched across the trees at the campus. We want them to know we appreciate their loyalty, patriotism and willingness to pay the ultimate price.

I've certainly thought a lot more about things like tyranny and patriotism and violence. I think I found some kind of clarity - definitely a thicker understanding.

The tree of liberty needs to be watered from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

We will have to carry all the partners in the coalition. But they are all patriots, we may have differed in the past but I have no doubt about the inherent patriotism of all the elements,

To strike freedom of the mind with the fist of patriotism is an old an ugly subtlety

some spirit of patriotism rather than partisanship will prevail.

But my patriotism goes for something beyond what we have. We don't have something that I want to die for - anymore.

The government wishes that all problems be solved through dialogue, ... We will resolve our differences on the basis of patriotism and according to monarchical culture.

Do you want to have a country or not? ... I question the patriotism of people who say we ought to just throw open our borders.

The Montreal Olympics were in July 1976, the bicentennial, at the height of patriotism.

you (veterans) are the great American heroes. Your patriotism and your willingness to sacrifice are deeply appreciated by our country and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

People seem to want to hug New Orleans right now, and this is one way they can do it. It's almost like a patriotism toward the city.

The passengers and crew are an emblem of America's great glory: freedom and patriotism demonstrated at its highest regard, ... Here upon this field of honor, lives were saved and heroes were made.

Affirming belief that America is an exceptional nation has become a test of patriotism in American politics.

If patriotism is "the last refuge of a scoundrel," it is not merely because evil deeds may be performed in the name of patriotism, but because patriotic fervor can obliterate moral distinctions altogether

the best of American patriotism and service to their country. They did their duty with honor and with great professionalism.

No animal likes to be caged. A country is no different. Free a nation and watch it thrive.

It took immense effort by two governments, the U.S. president, all the political parties on this island and the massive support of the people of Ireland to achieve this prize, ... I ask (the IRA) to demonstrate for all to see their patriotism and the desire to move the situation forward by ... beginning voluntarily the process of decommissioning.

It's shameful that once again the Bush administration resorted to attacking the patriotism of fellow Americans rather than answering legitimate questions surrounding the president's failures in Iraq.

Every year in late June, Custer's Last Stand is reenacted on the high plains of Montana. When Custer led out the 7th Cavalry in 2003 - the year I witnessed it - the audience stood and cheered with turbo-charged patriotism.

I know it is very hard to rise above the influences of party prejudice. Often, it almost drowns the sentiment of patriotism. Party rancor and party hatred are the last serpents which the genius of patriotism can crush.

His heroism, patriotism and service to the country are something we all need to see as a role model.

I am so 100 percent Swedish... Someone has said a Swede is like a bottle of ketchup - nothing and nothing and then all at once - splat. I think I'm a little like that.

We would rather starve than sell our national honor.

hotbed of patriotism and they've lost confidence in this effort.

He's a man of great courage, integrity and patriotism, and a good friend.

To be a good patriot, a man must consider his countrymen as God's creatures, and himself as accountable for his acting towards them.

It's clearly offensive when the president of Israel makes a criticism and instead of dealing with the essence of the criticism, Netanyahu turns it around and basically questions the motives and patriotism of the president.

Patriotism has a lot to do with the success of the show

Let's get rid of all the economic (expletive) this country represents! Bring it on, I hope the Muslims win!

Patriotism is best exemplified through auto-critique.

I want nothing for myself... My glory is and always will be... the banner of my people, and even if I leave shreds of my life on the wayside I know that you will gather them up in my name and carry them like a flag to victory.

The most important thing is to say that these trips are very dangerous. The people who bring Cubans here do it for money, not patriotism.

a great American hero in the truest sense. He had already given up so much, including an incredible football career and loving family, to fight for his country in the war on terrorism. His patriotism and courage are an inspiration and we are grateful for his ultimate sacrifice.

The Heartland of America is not in that same boat (as the rest of the country). I think it is due to a strong sense of patriotism in this region.

Their biggest problem is developing some bipartisan way to deal with Iraq. They're still alternating between bipartisan rhetoric and impugning the patriotism of those who disagree with Bush. The daily bad news from Iraq doesn't help.

'Twas for the good of my country that I should be abroad. Anything for the good of one's country-I'm a Roman for that.

The love of Americans for their country is not an indulgent, it is an exacting and chastising love; they cannot tolerate its defects.

Then the American flag was saluted. In general, in the United States people always salute the American flag.

For God and Country: Faith and Patriotism Under Fire

It's the one thing everybody has in common, the aspiration to have a relationship with the United States . . . and also to express gratitude and patriotism to the United States for providing the opportunity.

It's not patriotism when you say my country, right or wrong,

A big factor is the traditions here at Texas A&M. There's a strong history of military officers, the honor code, and there's a lot of patriotism on this campus. All of this leads to a lot of students motivated for positions in this field.

How much longer are we going to think it necessary to be ''American'' before (or in contradistinction to) being cultivated, being enlightened, being humane, and having the same intellectual discipline as other civilized countries?

On the House Un-American Activities Committee: They'll nail anyone who ever scratched his ass during the National Anthem.

I ask the educational system, the parents, the church, and pillars of the community to help shape a new culture of honesty, patriotism, respect, discipline and service for young Filipinos.

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

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

If what your country is doing seems to you practically and morally wrong, is dissent the highest form of patriotism?

The single best augury is to fight for one's country.

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

Would the world be in the mess it is if we were loyal to love and not to countries?

The stench of the trail of Ego in our History. It is ego - ego, the fountain cry, origin, sole source of war.

Patriotism is the religion of hell.

He is a poor patriot whose patriotism does not enable him to understand how all men everywhere feel about their altars and their hearthstones, their flag and their fatherland.

There seems no reason why patriotism and narrowness should go together, or why intellectual fairmindedness should be confounded with political trimming, or why serviceable truth should keep cloistered because not partisan.

There are things a man must not do even to save a nation.

Patriotism is a passion which induces hot youth to rush forth to get shot and half shot, while sober, conservative age waves the flag and corrals the contracts.

The flavor of patriotism depends upon its habitat.

How is it that this debate has been twisted on its head, that somehow those that advocate peace and diplomacy are anti-American?

Our country is wherever we are well off. [Lat., Patria est, ubicunque est bene.]

Patria est communis omnium parens. Our country is the common parent of all.

I want to caution that we must not confuse patriotism with blind endorsement of bad policies.

Of the many unforeseen consequences of typography, the emergence of nationalism is, perhaps, the most familiar

Patriotism has become a mere national self assertion, a sentimentality of flag-cheering with no constructive duties.

You cannot deny your origins: I love Kirchner more than Matisse, although Matisse was a greater artist. That isn't to do with nationality. It's a stronger feeling.

Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace! – but there is no peace.