Quotes about Patriotism

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."

"A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government."

"A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon."

"I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it's marked by the blood of those who died defending it."

"Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime."

"Dissent is the highest form of patriotism."

"If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under."

"America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand."

"Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious."

"The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults."

"Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel."

"It was my duty to shoot the enemy, and I don't regret it. My regrets are for the people I couldn't save: Marines, soldiers, buddies. I'm not naive, and I don't romanticize war. The worst moments of my life have come as a SEAL. But I can stand before God with a clear conscience about doing my job."

"True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else."

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."

"Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their choice."

"Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

"I have no country to fight for; my country is the earth, and I am a citizen of the world."

"Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it."

"Patriotism demands of us sustained sacrifice. -Chiang Kai"

"The American flag is the symbol of our freedom, national pride and history."

"No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots."

"The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?"

"I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone."

"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."

"When I grew up, I only had two dreams. One was to be a cowboy and another was to be in the military. I grew up extremely patriotic and riding horses."

"Nationalism is a silly cock crowing on his own dunghill."

"My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth."

"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 patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth."

"Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory."

"Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism."

"One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous."

"It's my firm conviction that when Uncle Sam calls, by God we go, and we do the best that we can."