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Patriotic Quotes by H. L. Mencken
- The aim of public education is not to spread enlightenment at all; it is simply to reduce as many individuals as possible to the same…
- Whenever you hear a man speak of his love for his country, it is a sign that he expects to be paid for it.
- A sense of humor always withers in the presence of the messianic delusion, like justice and truth in front of patriotic passion.
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- I may be president of the United States, but my private life is nobody's damned business. — Chester A. Arthur
- Even now, we make no apologies for the choice we made. The sacrifices we made were selfless. The options we offered were… — Ibrahim Babangida
- Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise. — Francis Bacon
- A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. — Edward Abbey
- If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have… — Douglas Adams
- We'll try to cooperate fully with the IRS, because, as citizens, we feel a strong patriotic duty not to go to jail. — Dave Barry
- Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the… — John Adams
- All the perplexities, confusion and distress in America arise, not from defects in their Constitution or Confederation, not from want of honor… — John Adams
- There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with… — John Adams
- Fear is the foundation of most governments. — John Adams
- I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of a grand scene and design in providence,… — John Adams
- Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom! I hope you will make a… — John Adams