Patriotism Quote by Herman Melville

There seems no reason why patriotism and narrowness should go together, or why intellectual impartiality should be confounded with political trimming, or why serviceable…

— Herman Melville

“Patriotism, currently, is nothing but the deadly evolution of narrow minded politics which has distorted language.”

— Nilantha Ilangamuwa

“I believe that on such an issue as this no one is or can be completely truthful. It is difficult to be certain about…

— George Orwell

“Patriotism is not enough—I must have no hatred or bitterness for anyone.”

— Elizabeth Wein

“Patriotism is just an idea, so is capitalism or communism. But ideas can make men forget their own interests. And the guys in charge…

— Min Jin Lee

“The substance of patriotism matters more than the symbols.”

— Barack Obama

“Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.”

— Edith Cavell

“In America, disagreement with the policies of the government does not necessitate a lack of patriotism!”

— Senator Mitchell

“Let no one misunderstand our idea; we do not confound what are called 'political opinions' with that grand aspiration after progress with that sublime…

— Victor Hugo

“Make no mistake: patriotism is a religion, the enemy of lucidity. It is pure obscurantism, an act of faith.”

— Mario Vargas Llosa

“Everything was politics, and politics was ideology, and ideology came down to personal prejudices rather than the quest for truth.”

— Tom Clancy

“Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism.”

— George Orwell