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
In all her history, from the formation of the federal government until the hour of secession, no year stands out more prominently than the year 1858 as evidencing the national patriotism of Virginia. – John Sergeant Wise
One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism. – John Avlon
Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism. – Bill Kristol
But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism. – Thomas E. Mann
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
Patriotism in America, as I understand it, is a matter of suffering, when the country fails to live up to its promises, or actively betrays them. – Greil Marcus
Unfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes. – Kjell Magne Bondevik
To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary… is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds. – Robert Jackson
I have no sense of patriotism, but I do have a sense of community. – Chrissie Hynde
Patriotism is the religion of hell. – James Branch Cabell
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
I think that economic patriotism is the very foundation of a European vision. – Dominique de Villepin
Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose. – Frank Knox
Unfortunately, our history has abundant examples of patriotism being used to hurt those who express views in disagreement with that of the majority. – Vic Snyder
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
There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism. – Robert Charles Winthrop
We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us. – Francis John McConnell
Youre not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you cant face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who says it. – Malcolm X
Well try to cooperate fully with the IRS, because, as citizens, we feel a strong patriotic duty not to go to jail. – Dave Barry
