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Patriotism Quotes by George Washington
- I do not mean to exclude altogether the idea of patriotism. I know it exists, and I know it has done much in the present…
- Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim tribute to…
- A tribute . . . is due to the talents, the rectitude, and the patriotism, which adorn the characters selected to devise and adopt [the…
- We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency. We expected to…
- In offering to you, my countrymen, these counsels of an old and affectionate friend, I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting…
- The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism . . .
- Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
- Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to…
- Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my…
- As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are…
- Excessive partiality for one foreign nation and excessive dislike of another cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve…
- Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.
- The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism.... It should be the highest…
- I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest. But a great and lasting war can never be supported…
More Patriotism Quotes
- I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to… — James A. Baldwin
- A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. — Edward Abbey
- 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
- The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins. — Clara Barton
- Our flag honors those who have fought to protect it, and is a reminder of the sacrifice of our nation's founders and… — Joe Barton
- You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is… — Charles A. Beard
- Unless our conception of patriotism is progressive, it cannot hope to embody the real affection and the real interest of the nation. — Jane Addams
- It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country. — Alfred Adler
- Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name. — Ambrose Bierce
- What this country needs what every country needs occasionally is a good hard bloody war to revive the vice of patriotism on… — Ambrose Bierce
- There is no patriotic obligation to help advance the career of a politician who is otherwise pursuing interests that are fundamentally antithetical… — John Bolton
- A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon. — Napoleon Bonaparte