I think English film is very embarrassed by patriotism, generally. Tom Hooper embarrassenglishfilm Change image and share on social
Patriotism is love of country. But you can't love your country without loving your countrymen and countrywomen. We don't always have to agree, but we must empower each other, we must find the common ground, we must build bridges across our differences to pursue the common good. Cory Booker agreebridgebuild share on social
But this Veterans Day, I believe we should do more than sing the praises of the bravery and patriotism that our veterans have embodied in the past. We should take this opportunity to re-evaluate how we are treating our veterans in the present. Nick Lampson braverydayembody 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
Jews have had to carry around their own sense of self in a carpet bag and I think perhaps too much emphasis might be being put on nationality and on the other hand patriotism, that sort of thing. Janet Suzman bagcarpetcarry Change image and share on social
I know it is very hard to rise above the influences of party prejudice. Often, it almost drowns the sentiment of patriotism. Party rancor and party hatred are the last serpents which the genius of patriotism can crush. Joseph P. Bradley crushdrowngenius share on social
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. Howard Zinn dissentformhigh 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
We'll try to cooperate fully with the IRS, because, as citizens, we feel a strong patriotic duty not to go to jail. Dave Barry citizencooperateduty Change image and share on social
What is it that unites, on the left of British politics, George Orwell, Billy Bragg, Gordon Brown and myself? An understanding that identity and a sense of belonging need to be linked to our commitment to nationhood and a modern form of patriotism. David Blunkett belongbillybragg share on social
