In 'The King's Speech,' patriotism is utterly contained within a historical moment, the third of September, 1939, where the aggressor is clear, the fight is clear, it hasn't become complicated over time. Tom Hooper aggressorclearcomplicate share on social
It is the pride of my heart to have been one of the earliest adopted sons of America. Marquis de Lafayette adoptamericaearly Change image and share on social
There is a real patriotism underneath the best of my music but it is a critical, questioning and often angry patriotism. Bruce Springsteen angrycriticalmusic Change image and share on social
I respect and value the ideals of rugged individualism and self-reliance. But rugged individualism didn't defeat the British, it didn't get us to the moon, build our nation's highways, or map the human genome. We did that together. This is the high call of patriotism. Cory Booker britishbuildcall share on social
One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism. John Avlon confusepartisanshippatriotism Change image and share on social
Fighting corruption is not just good governance. It's self-defense. It's patriotism. Joe Biden corruptiondefensefight Change image and share on social
A nation is the same people living in the same place. James Joyce livenationpeople Change image and share on social
Unfortunately, after Sept. 11, there was an outburst in America of intense suffering and patriotism, and the Bush administration was very shrewd and effective in painting anyone who disagreed with the policies as unpatriotic or even traitorous. Jimmy Carter administrationamericabush share on social
It is lamentable, that to be a good patriot one must become the enemy of the rest of mankind. Voltaire enemygoodlamentable Change image and share on social
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. Adam Carolla infuseofficepatriotism Change image and share on social