Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism.
Bill KristolUnfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes.
Kjell Magne BondevikI'm not super-patriotic, but the U.S. is where I live, and it's the passport that I carry.
Waris AhluwaliaWhen a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion; but when he barks at strangers, it is patriotism!
David Starr JordanPatriotism is usually stronger than class hatred, and always stronger than internationalism.
George OrwellIt is but refusing to gratify an unreasonable or an insolent demand, and up starts a patriot.
Robert Walpole