Quotes in Patriotism
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
One of the things I'm most proud of about my country is the fact that we did lick McCarthyism back in the fifties.
These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
A politician will do anything to keep his job, even become a patriot.
The people can always be brought to the bidding of their leaders. All you have to do is tell them that they are in danger of being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger.
And so, my fellow americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.
Don't be a fool and die for your country. Let the other sonofabitch die for his.
Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives.