Patriotism Quotes - Page 16

• I would remind my countrymen that they are to be men first, and Americans only at a late and convenient hour.

  Henry David Thoreau

  Men, Firsts, Hours

  Henry David Thoreau (2007). “My Thoughts Are Murder to the State: Thoreau's Essays on Political Philosophy”, p.31, David M Gross

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• Patriotism takes the place of religion in France. In the service of la patrie, the doing of one's duty is elevated into the sphere of exalted emotion.

  W. C. Brownell

  France, Spheres, Emotion

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• Certainly there is not the fight recorded in Concord history, at least, if in the history of America, that will bear a moment's comparison with this, whether for the numbers engaged in it, or for the patriotism and heroism displayed.

  Henry David Thoreau

  Fighting, Numbers, America

  Henry David Thoreau (2004). “Walden: 150th Anniversary Illustrated Edition of the American Classic”, p.225, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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• Patriotism is strong nationalistic feeling for a country whose borders and whose legitimacy and whose ethnic composition is taken for granted.

  Michael Ignatieff

  Country, Strong, Taken

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• Totalitarianism is patriotism institutionalized.

  Steve Allen

  Totalitarianism

  Steve Allen (1994). “Reflections”

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• Wise men say, and not without reason, that whosoever wished to foresee the future might consult the past.

  Niccolo Machiavelli

  Wise, Past, Men

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• Have we the means of resisting disciplined armies, when our only defense, the militia, is put in the hands of Congress? Of what service would militia be to you when, most probably, you will not have a single musket in the state? For, as arms are to be provided by Congress, they may or may not provide them.

  Patrick Henry

  Mean, Army, Hands

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• If one's patriotism is merely instinctive it is irrational and irresponsible, and consequently a danger to one's country.

  Paul Monroe

  Country, Danger, Irrational

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• Excessive partiality for one foreign nation and excessive dislike of another cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts of influence on the other. Real patriots who may resist the intrigues of the favorite are liable to become suspected and odious, while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.

  George Washington

  Art, Real, People

  George Washington (1855). “Maxims of Washington: Political, Social, Moral and Religious”, p.90

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• To abolish war it is necessary to abolish patriotism, and to abolish patriotism it is necessary first to understand that it is an evil. Tell people that patriotism is bad and most will reply, 'Yes, bad patriotism is bad, but mine is good patriotism.'

  Leo Tolstoy

  War, People, Evil

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• 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

  Loyalty, Hands, Historical

  Herbert Croly (2005). “The Promise of American Life”, p.2, Cosimo, Inc.

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• There's no reason for the establishment to fear me. But it has every right to fear the people collectively - I am one with the people.

  Huey Newton

  People, No Fear, Reason

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• Any relation to the land, the habit of tilling it, or mining it, or even hunting on it, generates the feeling of patriotism. He who keeps shop on it, or he who merely uses it as a support to his desk and ledger, or to his manufactory, values it less.

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

  Hunting, Land, Shopping

  Ralph Waldo Emerson (1983). “Essays and Lectures”, p.216, Library of America

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• We must protect each other against the attacks of those self-appointed watchdogs of patriotism now abroad in the land who irresponsibly pin red labels on anyone whom they wish to destroy. ... [Academic professionals are the only person competant to differentiate between honest independents and the Communists.] This is our responsibility. It is not a pleasant task. But if it is left to outsiders, the distinction is not likely to be made and those independent critics of social institutions among us who are one of the glories of a true university could be silenced.

  Joel Henry Hildebrand

  Independent, Responsibility, Self

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• There is a higher form of patriotism than nationalism, and that higher form is not limited by the boundaries of one's country; but by a duty to mankind to safeguard the trust of civilization.

  Oscar Straus

  Country, Civilization, Boundaries

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• For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. And I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction.

  Michelle Obama

  Country, Moving, Thinking

  Michelle Obama, Lisa Rogak (2009). “Michelle Obama: In Her Own Words”, p.65, PublicAffairs

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• Unfortunately, after Sept. 11, there was an outburst in America of intense suffering and patriotism, and the Bush administration was very shrewd and effective in painting anyone who disagreed with the policies as unpatriotic or even traitorous.

  Jimmy Carter

  America, Suffering, Administration

  "The US and Israel Stand Alone". SPIEGEL Interview, www.spiegel.de. August 15, 2006.

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• The man who loves home best, and loves it most unselfishly, loves his country best.

  J. G. Holland

  Country, Home, Men

  J. G. HOLLAND (1866). “PLAIN TALKS ON FAMILIAR SUBJECTS”, p.205

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• A great deal of what passes by the name of patriotism in these days consists of the merest bigotry and narrow-mindedness; exhibiting itself in national prejudice, national conceit, and national hatred. It does not show itself in deeds, but in boastings--in howlings, gesticulations, and shrieking helplessly for help--in flying flags and singing songs--and in perpetual grinding at the hurdy-gurdy of long-dead grievances and long-remedied wrongs. To be infested by such a patriotism as this is perhaps among the greatest curses that can befall any country.

  Samuel Smiles

  Country, Song, Names

  Samuel Smiles (1872). “Character”, p.27

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• All true patriots will meet in heaven.

  Charlotte Corday

  Heaven, Patriot

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• What has patriotism come to be but greed and false pride, when the only way it can show itself is by shedding blood to gain gold? More economic advantage, more territory, more power.

  Sylvia Thompson

  Pride, Blood, Greed

  Sylvia Thompson (1926). “The Hounds of Spring”, Boston : Little, Brown

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• You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence.

  Charles A. Beard

  Life, Father, Struggle

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• The past is a source of knowledge, and the future is a source of hope. Love of the past implies faith in the future.

  Stephen Ambrose

  Inspirational, Faith, Past

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• Liberals become indignant when you question their patriotism, but simultaneously work overtime to give terrorists a cushion for the next attack and laugh at dumb Americans who love their country and hate the enemy.

  Ann Coulter

  Love, Country, Hate

  "Liberalism and terrorism: Different stages of same disease?" by Ann Coulter, www.jewishworldreview.com. July 4, 2002.

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• When men change swords for ledgers, and desert
  The student's bower for gold, some fears unnamed
  I had, my Country--am I to be blamed?

  William Wordsworth

  Country, Fear, Men

  William Wordsworth (1851). “The Complete Poetical Works of William Wordsworth ...”, p.255

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