Patriotism Quotes

Dependence is not patriotism. A man does not love his mother if he hangs about her to the point of burdening her with a weak, feckless son.

Patriotism need not be puritanical.

Old Glory represents our great American military and their sacrifices to ensure our freedom. This isn't a political issue. This is about Patriotism, and we need more of it.

1 month ago the American people stopped to remember the third anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq war. We thought first and foremost of the selflessness, patriotism and heroism by our troops, our National Guard and Reserves.

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.

True patriotism is better than the wrong kind of piety.

One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism.

We live in a time of conflict - external and internal - when we sometimes concentrate too much on what divides us. Today, fly the Stars and Stripes with pride and confidence that what unites is far stronger.

Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue.

I wake up every morning singing 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'

The American patriots of today continue the tradition of the long line of patriots before them, by helping to promote liberty and freedom around the world.

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.

Fighting corruption is not just good governance. It's self-defense. It's patriotism.

Kneeling for the anthem does nothing to advance solutions to racial injustice, police brutality, or any other social plight. It is a slap in the face to patriotism itself. It is a statement that America as a country is no longer worth standing for.

Politics is too partisan, and sometimes patriotism is cast aside. Patriotism is honor and love of your country and your brothers and sisters. With politics I get the impression that it's all about what's good for the party and not necessarily what's good for the country.

There are seasons in every country when noise and impudence pass current for worth; and in popular commotions especially, the clamors of interested and factious men are often mistaken for patriotism.

When a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion; but when he barks at strangers, it is patriotism!

I think my patriotism is strong enough to not be offended when somebody takes a knee during the anthem. That's not something I take personally.

To me, patriotism is about working ethically and wholeheartedly in our chosen field.

Patriotism demands the ability to feel shame as much as to feel pride.