Country Quote by Tulsi Gabbard

It used to upset me - now it makes me sad - to see people use patriotism and our troops as a pawn in…

— Tamron Hall

Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

— George Washington

My definition of patriotism is to defend your country with the truth, no matter the consequences.

— John F. Kerry

Patriotism is a superstition, one far more injurious, brutal and inhumane than religion.

— Gustave Herve

I don't think the average American understands what patriotism truthfully is. That's why when I attack our country or attack the government, it's sometimes…

— Patti Smith

I saw courage both in the Vietnam War and in the struggle to stop it. I learned that patriotism includes protest, not just military…

— John F. Kerry

We're being sold a brand new idea of patriotism. It never occurred to me that patriotism had to be advertised. Patriotism is something you…

— Sam Shepard

Patriotism is often the cry extolled when morally questionable acts are advocated by those in power. When these cries of patriotism drown out any…

— Chelsea Manning

I am a fierce patriot, and I try to be outspoken about my beliefs.

— Martha Plimpton

“[Patriotism] is in itself a kind of religion: it does not reason, but it acts from the impulse of faith and sentiment.”

— Alexis de Tocqueville

Unfortunately, our history has abundant examples of patriotism being used to hurt those who express views in disagreement with that of the majority.

— Vic Snyder

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.

— Frank Knox