Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism. Bill Kristol barbarismcivilizationdefense Change image and share on social
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy assurebearburden share on social
The history of American patriotism is figuring out ways that we can work together to move forward and knit together the common government. Taylor Branch americancommonfigure Change image and share on social
Patriotism is a kind of religion; it is the egg from which wars are hatched. Guy de Maupassant egghatchkind Change image and share on social
Let no American imagine that Zionism is inconsistent with patriotism. Multiple loyalties are objectionable only if they are inconsistent. Louis D. Brandeis americanimagineinconsistent Change image and share on social
Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about. Mark Twain hollerknowloud Change image and share on social
The sight of nature fascinates, the family tie has a sweet enchantment and patriotism gives the religious spirit a fiery devotion to the powers that it reveres. Bruno Bauer devotionenchantmentfamily Change image and share on social
Every presidential candidate highlights patriotism, but Mr. Romney's is backed by the Mormon belief that the United States was chosen by God to play a special role in history, its Constitution divinely inspired. Jodi Kantor backbeliefcandidate share on social
I have suffered my self to be politically sacrificed to save my country from ruin and disgrace and if I am never a gain elected I will have the gratification to know that I have done my duty. Davy Crockett countrydisgraceduty Change image and share on social
What this country needs what every country needs occasionally is a good hard bloody war to revive the vice of patriotism on which its existence as a nation depends. Ambrose Bierce bloodycountrydepend Change image and share on social