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Quote by George Santayana
To me, it seems a dreadful indignity to have a soul controlled by

To me, it seems a dreadful indignity to have a soul controlled by geography. – George Santayana

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The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny. – David Hume

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Patriotism

I think the reaction to a World War II situation would be the same today as it was in 1942. Initially, people would question, but once patriotism got stirred up, the whole thing would gather momentum and wed all pull together. – Parker Stevenson

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Patriotism

Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it. – George Bernard Shaw

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Patriotism

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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