158 Quotes Regarding Patriotism


Patriotism is the religion of hell.
James Branch Cabell

My films are always concerned with family, friendship, honor, and patriotism.
John Woo

It is not the Government, the members of Parliament to whom the ultimate decision belongs, it is up to you to go forward sure of your sacred right of free opinion, sure of your patriotism.
John Amery

I think that economic patriotism is the very foundation of a European vision.
Dominique de Villepin

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.
Rosa DeLauro

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

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.
Frank Knox

America's state religion, is patriotism, a phenomenon which has convinced many of the citizenry that 'treason' is morally worse than murder or rape.
William Blum

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

The sight of nature fascinates, the family tie has a sweet enchantment and patriotism gives the religious spirit a fiery devotion to the powers that it reveres.
Bruno Bauer

There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism.
Robert Charles Winthrop

Obama has been attacked repeatedly for not wearing a flag pin, with Republicans claiming that his patriotism is in question. It's all a bit silly.
Will Thomas

These martyrs of patriotism gave their lives for an idea.
Schuyler Colfax

We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us.
Francis John McConnell

I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.
Nathan Hale

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
Samuel Johnson

I venture to suggest that patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
Adlai Stevenson

Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.
Oscar Wilde