“It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country.”
Patriotism at its best is love of country paired with the courage to make it better. These quotes explore national pride, civic duty, dissent, and the difference between blind loyalty and the kind of patriotism that demands accountability.
“Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars.”
“It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country.”
“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.”
“To me, it seems a dreadful indignity to have a soul controlled by geography.”
“Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.”
“Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about.”
“Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.”
“Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind.”
“Patriotism is usually stronger than class hatred, and always stronger than internationalism.”
“Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles.”
“We'll try to cooperate fully with the IRS, because, as citizens, we feel a strong patriotic duty not to go to jail.”
“We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior.”
“I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism.”
“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.”
“You'll never have a quiet world till you knock the patriotism out of the human race.”
“Well, the post office is probably not the place you want to go if you want to be infused with patriotism and a renewed sense of vigor.”