Patriotism has served, at different times, as widely different ends as a razor, which ought to be used in keeping your face clean and yet may be used to cut your own throat or that of an innocent person. Charles Edward Montague cleancutend share on social
From my father's point of view, without a thought for self, a true patriot stands up against the stones of condemnation and speaks for those who are given no real voice in the halls of justice or the halls of government. Thomas Steinbeck condemnationfathergovernment share on social
Patriotism is an instant reaction that fades away when the war starts. Mick Jagger fadeinstantpatriotism Change image and share on social
There is no patriotic obligation to help advance the career of a politician who is otherwise pursuing interests that are fundamentally antithetical to your values. That's not the call of patriotism. John Bolton advanceantitheticalcall Change image and share on social
I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command. John Buford bravecommandcountry Change image and share on social
I do think the patriotic thing to do is to critique my country. How else do you make a country better but by pointing out its flaws? Bill Maher countrycritiqueflaw Change image and share on social
When the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty, sir, was the primary object. Patrick Henry americaamericanlanguage Change image and share on social
Patriotism, when it wants to make itself felt in the domain of learning, is a dirty fellow who should be thrown out of doors. Arthur Schopenhauer dirtydomaindoor Change image and share on social
There are seasons in every country when noise and impudence pass current for worth; and in popular commotions especially, the clamors of interested and factious men are often mistaken for patriotism. Alexander Hamilton clamorcommotioncountry Change image and share on social
Dependence is not patriotism. A man does not love his mother if he hangs about her to the point of burdening her with a weak, feckless son. Maria Montessori burdendependencefeckless Change image and share on social
