The sole and basic source of our strength is the solidarity of workers, peasants and the intelligentsia, the solidarity of the nation, the solidarity of people who seek to live in dignity, truth, and in harmony with their conscience. Lech Walesa basicconsciencedignity share on social
I think the reaction to a World War II situation would be the same today as it was in 1942. Initially, people would question, but once patriotism got stirred up, the whole thing would gather momentum and we'd all pull together. Parker Stevenson gatherinitiallymomentum share on social
Intellectually I know that America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country. Sinclair Lewis americacountryemotionally Change image and share on social
Let's give some substance to patriotism. It may take a generation. Richard Dreyfuss generationgivepatriotism Change image and share on social
The patriotism in Britain comes from us being a leader. On jobs, on tax havens, on workers' rights, on the environment. We can be leading Europe... and it will be to the benefit of every British citizen. Gordon Brown benefitbritainbritish share on social
Let us form one body, one heart, and defend to the last warrior our country, our homes, our liberty, and the graves of our fathers. Tecumseh bodycountrydefend Change image and share on social
'My country, right or wrong' is a thing no patriot would ever think of saying except in a desperate case. It is like saying 'My mother, drunk or sober.' Gilbert K. Chesterton casecountrydesperate Change image and share on social
I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism. Aung San Suu Kyi dignifyfallheight Change image and share on social
Our platform calls for a balanced deficit reduction plan where the wealthy pay their fair share. And 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 abroadaskbalance share on social
There is a fuzzy but real distinction that can and I believe should be made, between patriotism, which is attachment to a way of life, and nationalism, which is the insistence that your way of life deserves to rule over other ways of life. Todd Gitlin attachmentdeservedistinction share on social