Quote by Timothy Snyder

“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

“I’m a patriot with every fiber of my being. A patriot does what is best for his country, not what is best for its…

— James Patterson

“Patriotism is wanting what is best for your country. Nationalism is thinking your country is best, no matter what it does.”

— Sydney J. Harris

“I venture to suggest that patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.”

— Adlai E. Stevenson

“The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a…

— George McGovern

“I venture to guess that patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.”

— Adlai E. Steveson

“True patriotism is doing something for your country.”

— Bill Maher

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

— Elizabeth Wein

“A patriot is one who loves his homeland. A nationalist is one who scorns the homelands of others.”

— Johannes Rau

“patriotism involves serving your own country.”

— Timothy Snyder

“The president is a nationalist, which is not at all the same thing as a patriot. A nationalist encourages us to be our worst,…

— Timothy Snyder

“Patriotism is merely deeply-rooted government brand loyalty.”

— Bryant McGill