Patriotism Quotes

They are patriotic in time of war because it is to their interest to be so, but in time of peace they follow power and the dollar wherever they may lead.

I'm an advocate of the great Dr. Johnson, the English man of letters who said that patriotism was the last refuge of the scoundrel.

When the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty, sir, was the primary object.

My country has been very good to me; I must be good to my country.

The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms!

The same ambition can destroy or save, and make a patriot as it makes a knave.

I do think the patriotic thing to do is to critique my country. How else do you make a country better but by pointing out its flaws?

I think I'm one of the most patriotic people that I've ever encountered in America. I consider myself a bedrock patriot. I participate very actively in local politics, because my voice might be worthwhile. I participate in a meaningful way - not by donations; I work at it.

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 higher plain.

We'll try to cooperate fully with the IRS, because, as citizens, we feel a strong patriotic duty not to go to jail.

Patriotism demands of us sustained sacrifice.

Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles.

I have suffered my self to be politically sacrificed to save my country from ruin and disgrace and if I am never a gain elected I will have the gratification to know that I have done my duty.

It is the pride of my heart to have been one of the earliest adopted sons of America.

It's almost worth having been in the army for the joy your freedom gives you.

I think Americans are very patriotic.

From my father's point of view, without a thought for self, a true patriot stands up against the stones of condemnation and speaks for those who are given no real voice in the halls of justice or the halls of government.

For what were all these country patriots born? To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn?

Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about.

If we love our country, we should also love our countrymen.