The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.
Alexis de Tocqueville
The greater the state, the more wrong and cruel its patriotism, and the greater is the sum of suffering upon which its power is founded.
Leo Tolstoy
America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.
Harry S Truman
My commitment to the Republican movement was pure and simply patriotism, a love of Australia... a desire or passion that all of our national symbols... →
Malcolm Turnbull
Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about.
Mark Twain
When a nation is filled with strife, then do patriots flourish.
Lao Tzu
A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works.
Bill Vaughan
Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their their patriotism... →
Jesse Ventura
There is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag.
I believe patriotism comes from the heart. Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and... →