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There's intense national feeling in America that could be called patriotism. — Michael Ignatieff
Wise men say, and not without reason, that whosoever wished to foresee the future might consult the past. — Niccolo Machiavelli
Have we the means of resisting disciplined armies, when our only defense, the militia, is put in the hands of Congress? Of what service would… — Patrick Henry
If one's patriotism is merely instinctive it is irrational and irresponsible, and consequently a danger to one's country. — Unknown Author
Patriotism is a salt against rottenness, a glorious spur to high endeavour; it recovers the half-obliterated virtue of loyalty, calls every man to service, and… — Unknown Author
It is our conduct, our patriotism and belief in our American way of life, our courage that will win the final battle. — Prescott Bush
Patriotism is not endlessly bragging that out country is the best; rather it is wanting one's country to be the best that it can be… — Unknown Author
Patriotic societies seem to think that the way to educate school children in a democracy is to stage bigger and better flag-saluting. — S I Hayakawa
We're being sold a brand new idea of patriotism. It never occurred to me that patriotism had to be advertised. Patriotism is something you deeply… — Sam Shepard
While patriotism is often lauded as an unquestionable value, the status of patriotism is a problem for many thoughtful people. It is particularly troublesome for… — Stephen Nathanson
Self-interest, to be sure, is one of the most important, but we have many other motives - honesty, self-respect, altruism, love, sympathy, faith, sense of… — Ha-Joon Chang
Protection and patriotism are reciprocal. — John C. Calhoun
Disagreeing with the fervent patriotism of the Confederates: "I think it's hard winning a war with words, gentlemen. . . . I'm saying very plainly… — Clark Gable
When I see someone in a military uniform I make it a point to approach them, shake their hand and say five words... 'thank you… — Mark Burnett
Russia is an ancient country with historical, profound traditions and a very powerful moral foundation. And this foundation is a love for the Motherland and… — Vladimir Putin
There is no negro problem. The problem is whether the American people have loyalty enough, honor enough, patriotism enough, to live up to their own… — Frederick Douglass
No, I make no pretension to patriotism. So long as my voice can be heard on this or the other side of the Atlantic, I… — Frederick Douglass
We love the indomitable bellicose patriotism that sets you apart; we love the national pride that guides your muscularly courageous race; we love the potent… — Filippo Tommaso Marinetti
I am not a political man and I have no political convictions. I am an individual and a believer in liberty. That is all the… — Charlie Chaplin
Libertarianism is what you probably already believe: Libertarian values are American values. Libertarianism is America's heritage of liberty, patriotism and honest work to build a… — David Bergland
Conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism. — Emma Goldman
The people are urged to be patriotic ... by sacrificing their own children. Patriotism requires allegience to the flag, which means obedience and readiness to… — Emma Goldman
I have my fears. Yet, notwithstanding the complicated difficulties that rise before us, there is no receding; and I should blush if in any instance… — Mercy Otis Warren
My own duty as a teacher...is not so much to interpret Beethoven, Wagner, or other masters of the past, but to give what encouragement I… — Antonin Dvorak
... where the Greeks had modesty, we have cant; where they had poetry, we have cant; where they had patriotism, we have cant; where they… — Thomas Love Peacock

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