Authority Quote by Claire Danes

Growing up in New York with artist parents - a very liberal environment, where we were always encouraged to challenge the status quo -…

— Claire Danes

Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.

— Calvin Coolidge

I have no sense of patriotism, but I do have a sense of community.

— Chrissie Hynde

Patriotism does not oblige us to acquiesce in the destruction of liberty. Patriotism obliges us to question it, at least.

— Wendy Kaminer

It's only important to differentiate between patriotism and nationalism. I speak of enlightened patriotism.

— Charlotte Knobloch

Patriotism is a feeling that grows as you become conscious of your surroundings.

— Jubin Nautiyal

You can question somebody's views and their judgment without questioning their motives or patriotism.

— Barack Obama

For me, the definition of a patriot is someone who is willing to constantly question the government; that's what separates us from other countries.

— George Clooney

Patriotism is a pernicious, psychopathic form of idiocy.

— George Bernard Shaw

My patriotism is not an exclusive thing. It is all-embracing and I should reject that patriotism which sought to mount the distress or exploitation…

— Mahatma Gandhi

Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country. Happy Independence Day.

— Anonymous

Patriotism is just loyalty to friends, people, families.

— Robert Santos