Core Quote by Cindy Sheehan

The modern patriotism, the true patriotism, the only rational patriotism is loyalty to the Nation all the time, loyalty to the Government when it…

— Mark Twain

“A patriot, by contrast, wants the nation to live up to its ideals, which means asking us to be our best selves. A patriot…

— Timothy Snyder

Patriotism has no appeal to us; justice has. Party has no weight with us; principle has. Loyalty is meaningless; it depends on what one…

— A. Philip Randolph

Patriotism is just loyalty to friends, people, families.

— Robert Santos

Patriotism is somewhat the essence of a nation's existence but the very patriot might just be a pawn.

— Akinlade Moyosore

Patriotism means unqualified and unwavering love for the nation, which implies not uncritical eagerness to serve, not support for unjust claims, but frank assessment…

— Anonymous

Patriotism depends as much on mutual suffering as on mutual success; and it is by that experience of all fortunes and all feelings that…

— Benjamin Disraeli

Patriotism is somewhat the essence of a nation's existence but the very individual might just be a pawn.

— Akinlade Moyosore

The true patriot is motivated by a sense of responsibility and out of self interest for himself, his family, and the future of his…

— Ron Paul

If one were loyal to one's nation only because it was good and true ... one would not be loyal to any nation but…

— Max Eastman

The essence of patriotism lies in a willingness to sacrifice for one's country, just as true greatness finds expression, not in blessings enjoyed, but…

— William Jennings Bryan

Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their their…

— Jesse Ventura