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" It is not easy to see how the more extreme forms of nationalism can long survive when men have seen the Earth in its true perspective as a single small globe against the stars. "

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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. "

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" Patriots don't let their nation default. "

" 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. "

" The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny. "

" My father valued patriotism above all other social obligations, but he had his own particular interpretation of just how true patriotism was meant to function. "

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

" I think Americans are very patriotic. "

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" We have to abandon the idea that schooling is something restricted to youth. How can it be, in a world where half the things a man knows at 20 are no longer true at 40 - and half the things he knows at 40 hadn't been discovered when he was 20? "

" I have suffered my self to be politically sacrificed to save my country from ruin and disgrace and if I am never a gain elected I will have the gratification to know that I have done my duty. "

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

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" Like George Sand, the feminism of the present day asserts the right of free thought against the creed of authority in every field; the solidarity of mankind and the cause of peace against the patriotism of militarism; social reform against the existing relations of society. "

" Obama has been attacked repeatedly for not wearing a flag pin, with Republicans claiming that his patriotism is in question. It's all a bit silly. "

" Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it. "

" Politics is too partisan, and sometimes patriotism is cast aside. Patriotism is honor and love of your country and your brothers and sisters. With politics I get the impression that it's all about what's good for the party and not necessarily what's good for the country. "

" Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced. "

" For what were all these country patriots born? To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn? "

" 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. "

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

" I don't pretend we have all the answers. But the questions are certainly worth thinking about. "

" I want to light the lights of patriotism. "

Lech Walesa

" I don't believe in God but I'm very interested in her. "

" Growing up in New York City, I was always encouraged to question authority, and I think I confused patriotism with jingoism. "

" For you are the makers of the flag and it is well that you glory in the making. "

" 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. "

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

" Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. "

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

" If military movies were automatically successful we'd make nothing but military movies. But seriously, patriotism is one thing that all Americans have in common. "

Tommy Lee Jones

" The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border? "