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
To me a real patriot is like a real friend. Who's your real friend? It's the person who tells you the truth. That's who my real friends are. So, you know, I think as far as our country goes, we need more people who will do that. Bill Maher countryfriendpatriot share on social
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 abroadaskclass Change image and share on social
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. Howard Zinn dissentformhigh Change image and share on social
It is not the Government, the members of Parliament to whom the ultimate decision belongs, it is up to you to go forward sure of your sacred right of free opinion, sure of your patriotism. John Amery belongdecisionforward Change image and share on social
Patriotism demands the ability to feel shame as much as to feel pride. Anne-Marie Slaughter abilitydemandfeel Change image and share on social
America is the spirit of human exploration distilled. Elon Musk americadistillexploration Change image and share on social
The higher American patriotism, on the other hand, combines loyalty to historical tradition and precedent with the imaginative projection of an ideal national Promise. Herbert Croly americancombinehand Change image and share on social
Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all want to surpass, and some don't. Todd Gitlin closepatriotismsurpass Change image and share on social
Yes, I'm a patriotic person. For these people who disgrace the American way and burn our flag and do all of these things... I say, don't live here and disgrace my country. Go live in the Middle East and see how you like it. Payne Stewart americanburncountry share on social
