The higher American patriotism, on the other hand, combines loyalty to historical tradition and precedent with the imaginative projection of an ideal national Promise. Herbert Croly
Our young people have come to look upon war as a kind of beneficent deity, which not only adds to the national honor but uplifts a nation and develops patriotism and courage. Rebecca Harding Davis
Let's give some substance to patriotism. It may take a generation. Richard Dreyfuss
In all her history, from the formation of the federal government until the hour of secession, no year stands out more prominently than the year 1858 as evidencing the national patriotism of Virginia. John Sergeant Wise
I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people. Michael D. Higgins
Although the war in which you fought took place more than half-a-century ago, your courage, your sacrifice and your patriotism reaches through the decades and inspires us today. Mike Ferguson
But my patriotism goes for something beyond what we have. We don't have something that I want to die for - anymore. Jack Bowman
One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism. John Avlon
True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going. Robert Reich
If terror groups are to be defeated, it is national governments that will have to do so. In nations like India, governments will have to call on the patriotism of citizens to fight the terrorists. In a nation like Pakistan, the government will have to be persuaded to deal with those in their midst who are complicit. Bill Kristol
Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism. Bill Kristol
But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism. Thomas E. Mann
Jews have had to carry around their own sense of self in a carpet bag and I think perhaps too much emphasis might be being put on nationality and on the other hand patriotism, that sort of thing. Janet Suzman
It is our conduct, our patriotism and belief in our American way of life, our courage that will win the final battle. Prescott Bush
Patriotism in America, as I understand it, is a matter of suffering, when the country fails to live up to its promises, or actively betrays them. Greil Marcus
Unfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes. Kjell Magne Bondevik
To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary... is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds. Robert Jackson
I have no sense of patriotism, but I do have a sense of community. Chrissie Hynde
Our platform calls for a balanced deficit reduction plan where the wealthy pay their fair share. And when your country is in a costly war, with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isn't class warfare - it's patriotism. Cory Booker
When your country is in a costly war, with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isn't class warfare - it's patriotism. Cory Booker