Best Patriotism Proverbs
802 Patriotism quotes by 492 unique authors
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Priests are no more necessary to religion than politicians are to patriotism.
— John Haynes Holmes
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To me, patriotism means dedication to the principles on which the country was founded and a willingness to stand firm and fight for these principles…
— Richard J. Maybury
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I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands…
— Michael D. Higgins
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We live in a time of conflict - external and internal - when we sometimes concentrate too much on what divides us. Today, fly the…
— Charlie Dent
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After the tragedy of 9/11 we were on our way to becoming a fledgling Matriotic society until our leaders jumped on the bandwagon of inappropriate…
— Cindy Sheehan
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Selfishness is the most constant of human motives. Patriotism, humanity, or the love of God may lead to sporadic outbursts sweep away the heaped-up wrongs…
— Charles W. Chesnutt
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One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression. Patriotism becomes the order of the day, and those who question the war are…
— Howard Zinn
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I am against nationalism, and I am against patriotism. They are both the dark side. It is time not simply to redefine a kinder-and-gentler patriotism,…
— Robert Jensen
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In a world where so much seems to be hidden by the smoke of falsity and moral degeneration, we Americans must grasp firmly the ideals…
— Unknown Author
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The greatest threat to freedom, as well as the most formidable enemy of it, is a supported cause against it.
— Donald E. Williams, Jr.
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There are three kinds of patriots, two bad, one good. The bad ones are the uncritical lovers and the loveless critics. Good patriots carry on…
— William Sloane Coffin
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Patriotism has a lot to do with the success of the show
— George Peppard
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I dislike loud-mouthed patriots who think they like our country more than I do. Some people's idea of patriotism is hating other countries.
— Andy Rooney
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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,…
— Stanley Milgram
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America must raise an empire of permanent duration, supported upon the grand pillars of Truth, Freedom, and Religion, encouraged by the smiles of Justice and…
— Nathanael Greene
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Of the many unforeseen consequences of typography, the emergence of nationalism is, perhaps, the most familiar
— Marshall McLuhan
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Our military deserves leadership that matches their service and patriotism. Getting our troops the pay raise they deserve is the very least we can do…
— John F. Kerry
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Our purpose now is to reclaim democracy itself. We are here to affirm that when Americans stand up and speak their minds and say America…
— John F. Kerry
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A patriot is he whose public conduct is regulated by one single motive, the love of his country; who, as an agent in parliament, has,…
— Samuel Johnson
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My affections were first for my own country, then, generally, for all mankind
— Thomas Jefferson
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America is like a healthy body and its resistance is threefold: its patriotism, its morality and its spiritual life. If we can undermine these three…
— Joseph Stalin
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I think the American Dream used to be achieving one's goals in your field of choice-and from that all other things would follow. Now, I…
— Buzz Aldrin
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A good country song taps into strong undercurrents of family, faith, and patriotism.
— George H. W. Bush
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Patriotism can flourish only where racism and nationalism are given no quarter. We should never mistake patriotism for nationalism. A patriot is one who loves…
— Johannes Rau
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The true patriot is motivated by a sense of responsibility and out of self interest for himself, his family, and the future of his country…
— Ron Paul
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