Quote by Herbert Croly
The higher American patriotism, on the other hand, combines loyalt

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

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The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights. – Herbert Croly

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Faith
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The American economic, political, and social organization has given to its citizens the benefits of material prosperity, political liberty, and a wholesome natural equality and this achievement is a gain, not only to Americans, but to the world and to civilization. – Herbert Croly

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Equality
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One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism. – John Avlon

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The proper means of increasing the love we bear our native country is to reside some time in a foreign one. – William Shenstone

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I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. – Edith Cavell

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No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots. – Barbara Ehrenreich

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