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" In all her history, from the formation of the federal government until the hour of secession, no year stands out more prominently than the year 1858 as evidencing the national patriotism of Virginia. "

John Sergeant Wise

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" But my patriotism goes for something beyond what we have. We don't have something that I want to die for - anymore. "

" But this Veterans Day, I believe we should do more than sing the praises of the bravery and patriotism that our veterans have embodied in the past. We should take this opportunity to re-evaluate how we are treating our veterans in the present. "

" The sight of nature fascinates, the family tie has a sweet enchantment and patriotism gives the religious spirit a fiery devotion to the powers that it reveres. "

" But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism. "

" America's state religion, is patriotism, a phenomenon which has convinced many of the citizenry that 'treason' is morally worse than murder or rape. "

" I can't tell you how lucky I feel. I've gotten to work Peter Facinelli 'American Odyssey,' and I got to do 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2' - which really gave me such a tremendous amount of pride and patriotism, and it was very close to my heart. I've really had such great support, so many great teachers, and so many wonderful people surrounding me. "

" I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people. "

" Protection and patriotism are reciprocal. This is the way which has led nations to greatness. "

" 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 should be unequivocally and unambiguously Australian. "

" 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 belief. "

" I have been with Donald for 18 years, and I have been aware of his love for this country since we first met. He never had a hidden agenda when it comes to his patriotism because, like me, he loves this country so much. "

" Patriotism is a love of country. If you love your country, you should love your countrymen and women. It doesn't mean you always agree with them or even like them. It is understanding that we have interwoven destiny. "

" The mobilisation which Bush has been able to perform since 11 September 2001 has to be fought - at least by Americans - in the name of a wise, honourable and democratic patriotism. "

" 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. "

" 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 have no sense of patriotism, but I do have a sense of community. "

" No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach. "

" Patriotism is the religion of hell. "

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

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

" My country has been very good to me; I must be good to my country. "

" To me, it seems a dreadful indignity to have a soul controlled by geography. "

George Santayana

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" 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. "

" It's almost worth having been in the army for the joy your freedom gives you. "

" Intellectually I know that America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country. "

" Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. "

" I have no country to fight for; my country is the earth, and I am a citizen of the world. "

" Totalitarianism is patriotism institutionalized. "

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" Patriotism is best exemplified through auto-critique. When you're willing to stand up within the group and say, 'It is wrong for Black people to be anti-Semitic,' or 'It is wrong for America to discriminate against persons of African descent and made them slaves and based its wealth upon free labor,' it's crucial to say that. "