12 Quotes on Patriotism
- “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 easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.” Calvin Coolidge
- “I think there is one higher office than the president and I would call that patriotism.” Gary Hart
- “True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.” Clarence Darrow
- “I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.” Edith Cavell
- “I think we do need to go back to patriotism and love of country instead of trying to tear it down.” James H. Howard
- “The size of the flag we wave is not a true measure of our patriotism.” Anonymous
- “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy
- “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Nathan Hale
- “A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.” Theodore Roosevelt
- “Patriotism has become a mere national self-assertion, a sentimentality of flag-cheering with no constructive duties.” H. G. Wells
- “Where liberty dwells there is my country.” Thomas Jefferson
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