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" I think that economic patriotism is the very foundation of a European vision. "

Dominique de Villepin

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" Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose. "

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" We live in a time of conflict - external and internal - when we sometimes concentrate too much on what divides us. Today, fly the Stars and Stripes with pride and confidence that what unites is far stronger. "

" If I were to live my life over again, I would be an American. I would steep myself in America, I would know no other land. "

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" Totalitarianism is patriotism institutionalized. "

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" I was only the servant of my country and had I, at any moment, failed to express her unflinching resolve to fight and conquer, I should at once have been rightly cast aside. "

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" When a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion; but when he barks at strangers, it is patriotism! "

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" The patriotism in Britain comes from us being a leader. On jobs, on tax havens, on workers' rights, on the environment. We can be leading Europe... and it will be to the benefit of every British citizen. "

" A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works. "

" To me, patriotism is about working ethically and wholeheartedly in our chosen field. "

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" We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior. "

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" I've certainly thought a lot more about things like tyranny and patriotism and violence. I think I found some kind of clarity - definitely a thicker understanding. "

" I'm an advocate of the great Dr. Johnson, the English man of letters who said that patriotism was the last refuge of the scoundrel. "

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" I want America to be more like America, if you will. I want the songs, that patriotism we have. "

" Between an uncontrolled escalation and passivity, there is a demanding road of responsibility that we must follow. "

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" True patriotism is loving your country and countrymen enough to want to make it better. "

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" Although the war in which you fought took place more than half-a-century ago, your courage, your sacrifice and your patriotism reaches through the decades and inspires us today. "

" I gave my heart to the Americans and thought of nothing else but raising my banner and adding my colors to theirs. "

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" My early childhood memories center around this typical American country store and life in a small American town, including 4th of July celebrations marked by fireworks and patriotic music played from a pavilion bandstand. "

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