I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism.
The same ambition can destroy or save, and make a patriot as it makes a knave.
During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and murmurs from deep within: Thank you. Thank you, my homeland.
Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
Patriotism demands the ability to feel shame as much as to feel pride.
I think Americans are very patriotic.
The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.
The aspects of patriotism that hush dissent, encourage going along, and sanction comfortable distancing and compliance with what is indecent and unacceptable... those aspects are too fundamental to ignore or gloss over.
No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.
If I have to lay an egg for my country, I'll do it.
Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism.
Let the living give thanks to our honored dead who have paid the ultimate sacrifice that the Constitution of the United States remains our guiding light.
I do think the patriotic thing to do is to critique my country. How else do you make a country better but by pointing out its flaws?
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.
A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works.
The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins.
Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.
Growing up in New York City, I was always encouraged to question authority, and I think I confused patriotism with jingoism.
True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.
I have no sense of patriotism, but I do have a sense of community.
Patriotism demands of us sustained sacrifice.
