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. Use this quote
They are patriotic in time of war because it is to their interest to be so, but in time of peace they follow power and the dollar wherever they may lead. Use this quote
It is not easy to see how the more extreme forms of nationalism can long survive when men have seen the Earth in its true perspective as a single small globe against the stars. Use this quote
In 'The King's Speech,' patriotism is utterly contained within a historical moment, the third of September, 1939, where the aggressor is clear, the fight is clear, it hasn't become complicated over time. Use this quote
True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else. Use this quote
Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars. Use this quote
I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism. Use this quote
A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle. Use this quote
I'm an advocate of the great Dr. Johnson, the English man of letters who said that patriotism was the last refuge of the scoundrel. Use this quote
Intellectually I know that America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country. Use this quote
Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious. Use this quote
We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior. Use this quote
You're not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who says it. Use this quote
The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny. Use this quote
The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border? Use this quote
The tree of liberty needs to be watered from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. Use this quote
The most tragic paradox of our time is to be found in the failure of nation-states to recognize the imperatives of internationalism. Use this quote
Most Italians who came to this country are very patriotic. There was this exciting possibility that if you worked real hard, and you loved something, you could become successful. Use this quote
I have no country to fight for; my country is the earth, and I am a citizen of the world. Use this quote
But this Veterans Day, I believe we should do more than sing the praises of the bravery and patriotism that our veterans have embodied in the past. We should take this opportunity to re-evaluate how we are treating our veterans in the present. Use this quote
