The values, the programs, the formula, the determination, and the patriotism responsible for America's past success are still here to be tapped. Michael Mandelbaum on patriotism
There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism. Jonathan Mayhew on patriotism
It seems that American patriotism measures itself against an outcast group. The right Americans are the right Americans because they're not like the wrong Americans, who are not really Americans. Eric Hobsbawm on patriotism
I think the reaction to a World War II situation would be the same today as it was in 1942. Initially, people would question, but once patriotism got stirred up, the whole thing would gather momentum and we'd all pull together. Parker Stevenson on patriotism
America beats on you so hard the whole time. You are constantly being pummeled by other people's rights and their sense of patriotism. Richard Ford on patriotism
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 on patriotism
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 on patriotism
Let's give some substance to patriotism. It may take a generation. Richard Dreyfuss on patriotism
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 on patriotism
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 on patriotism
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 on patriotism
But my patriotism goes for something beyond what we have. We don't have something that I want to die for - anymore. Jack Bowman on patriotism
One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism. John Avlon on patriotism
True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going. Robert Reich on patriotism
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 on patriotism
Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism. Bill Kristol on patriotism
But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism. Thomas E. Mann on patriotism
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 on patriotism
It is our conduct, our patriotism and belief in our American way of life, our courage that will win the final battle. Prescott Bush on patriotism
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 on patriotism