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" Patriotism is the religion of hell. "

James Branch Cabell

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" To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary... is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds. "

" One, if you attack my integrity, I will defend myself. If you attack my patriotism, I will defend myself. If you come after my family, I will counter-attack viciously, I will destroy you. "

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" The music industry's actions at the time of 9/11 and since have been actions driven by patriotism in most instances, and greed and stupidity to a lesser degree. Sounds like real life doesn't it? "

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" Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. "

" Affirming belief that America is an exceptional nation has become a test of patriotism in American politics. "

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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. "

" I suppose I have become a sort of living monument in Portugal. But I come from a family with roots all over the world, so the idea of patriotism is not very strong in me. My country is the country of Chekhov, Beethoven, Velasquez - writers I like, painters and artists I admire. "

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" Our nuclear scientists and engineers have done a splendid job, and naturally, the entire nation has risen to salute their professional excellence, discipline, and patriotism. They have had the benefit of having been led in the past by great men like Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai. "

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" Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue. "

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" Well, the post office is probably not the place you want to go if you want to be infused with patriotism and a renewed sense of vigor. "

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" Yet creeds mean very little, Coth answered the dark god, still speaking almost gently. The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true. "

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" The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. "

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" I think the reaction to a World War II situation would be the same today as it was in 1942. Initially, people would question, but once patriotism got stirred up, the whole thing would gather momentum and we'd all pull together. "

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