Patriotic societies seem to think that the way to educate school children in a democracy is to stage bigger and better flag-saluting. – S.I. Hayakawa Category: Patriotism
Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it. – Denis Diderot Category: Patriotism
Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name. – Ambrose Bierce Category: Patriotism
The wedding took place in Vermont, where they have legalized gay civil unions, and I married a woman. – Craig Ferguson Category: wedding
I think that the core doctrines of Christianity – the incarnation, the resurrection, life after death-these are as strong as ever. In fact, the belief in life after death has increased in this century. – Andrew Greeley Category: Death
Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earths best interests and our citizens pressing needs. – Jim Clyburn Category: environmental