Ability Quote by Derek R. Audette

A true patriot does not confuse government with country. A patriot's loyalty is to his country, and loyalty to country requires holding government accountable.

— Paul Craig Roberts

The true American patriot is by definition skeptical of the government.

— Sarah Vowell

It is dissent from government policies which defines the true Patriot

— Ron Paul

The true patriot scrutinizes the actions of his own government with unceasing vigilance. And when his government violates the morality and rightness associated with…

— Jacob G. Hornberger

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

Why is patriotism thought to be blind loyalty to the government and the politicians who run it, rather than loyalty to the principles of…

— Ron Paul

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

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

— Anonymous

A patriot is someone who cares what happens in their country.

— Billy Bragg

Real patriotism is a willingness to challenge the government when it's wrong.

— Ron Paul

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

— Calvin Coolidge

As I said before, [patriotism] is distinct from acting to benefit the government - a distinction that's increasingly lost today.

— Edward Snowden