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
I think that economic patriotism is the very foundation of a European vision. Dominique de Villepin economiceuropeanfoundation Change image and share on social
Growing up in New York with artist parents - a very liberal environment, where we were always encouraged to challenge the status quo - I think for a long time I confused jingoism with patriotism. And that is a mistake. Claire Danes artistchallengeconfuse share on social
Every American soldier wants as much public support as he can possibly have. That's the soldiers on duty in Iraq, and that's me, as well. We fight better knowing that our people back home support us, back us, and understand what we're doing. It's hugely important. John Abizaid americanbackduty 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
I gave my heart to the Americans and thought of nothing else but raising my banner and adding my colors to theirs. Marquis de Lafayette addamericanbanner Change image and share on social
My position is that it isn't government's job to mandate patriotism. To me, mandating a pledge of allegiance to a government is something Saddam Hussein would do. Jesse Ventura allegiancegovernmenthussein Change image and share on social
Affirming belief that America is an exceptional nation has become a test of patriotism in American politics. Michael Ignatieff affirmamericaamerican Change image and share on social
I don't like the showy nationalism - a tattoo, wrapping yourself in a flag - that doesn't matter to me. The way to show your patriotism and commitment is to go and support or play for your team. Gary Speed commitmentflagmatter Change image and share on social
There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism. Robert Charles Winthrop chartcompasspatriotism Change image and share on social
