Quote by Joseph Addison
What pity is it That we can die, but once to serve our country. -

What pity is it That we can die, but once to serve our country. – Joseph Addison

Other quotes by Joseph Addison

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along lifes pathway, the good they do is inconceivable. – Joseph Addison

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Happiness
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That he delights in the misery of others no man will confess, and yet what other motive can make a father cruel? – Joseph Addison

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Father
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Patriotism
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I think English film is very embarrassed by patriotism, generally. – Tom Hooper

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Patriotism

The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms! – Robert Walpole

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Patriotism

To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely. – Edmund Burke

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Patriotism

Patriotism is an instant reaction that fades away when the war starts. – Mick Jagger

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Its up to the courage of the filmmakers to make art in cinema, not just business. John was rejected by studios, he borrowed money and did movies with his own money. Youre either courageous or not. You have to find a way. – Ben Gazzara

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People tend to forget that the word “history” contains the word “story”. – Ken Burns

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