To me a real patriot is like a real friend. Who's your real friend? It's the person who tells you the truth. That's who my real friends are. So, you know, I think as far as our country goes, we need more people who will do that. Bill Maher countryfriendpatriot share on social
When your country is in a costly war, with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isn't class warfare - it's patriotism. Cory Booker abroadaskclass 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 demands the ability to feel shame as much as to feel pride. Anne-Marie Slaughter abilitydemandfeel Change image and share on social
America is the spirit of human exploration distilled. Elon Musk americadistillexploration Change image and share on social
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 americancombinehand Change image and share on social
Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it. George Bernard Shaw bearconvictioncountry Change image and share on social
Yes, I'm a patriotic person. For these people who disgrace the American way and burn our flag and do all of these things... I say, don't live here and disgrace my country. Go live in the Middle East and see how you like it. Payne Stewart americanburncountry share on social
I define nothing. Not beauty, not patriotism. I take each thing as it is, without prior rules about what it should be. Bob Dylan beautydefinepatriotism Change image and 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
