Quotes about Patriotism

can understand how a kindly, patriotic man like Hayes would be charmed by the prospect. I was as anxious for such a policy as Mr. Hayes. There has never been a moment since Lee surrendered that I would not have gone more than halfway to meet the Southern people in a spirit of conciliation. But they have never responded to it. They have not forgotten the war.

True, I tore the drapery from the altar; but it was to dress the wounds of the country.

An inward growth seemed to be in progress within him. He was conscious of a sort of natural enlargement, which gave him two things that were new to him — his father and his country.

Large countries'] patriotism is different: they are buoyed by their glory, their importance, their universal mission. The Czechs loved their country not because it was glorious but because it was unknown; not because it was big but because it was small and in constant danger. Their patriotism was an enormous compassion for their country.

America has given me so much, and I feel so strongly that it's my turn to give back to the country that I love.

Tis July's immortal Fourth; all fountains must run wine today!

My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it.

My mom was the poster girl for the Marines. So she was in the poster saying, "I want you." My parents were both Marines.

There is no greater sign of a general decay of virtue in a nation, than a want of zeal in its inhabitants for the good of their country.

"I criticize America because I love her. I want her to stand as a moral example to the world."

The American flag has smothered the glory of the cross. Many people can't see the beauty of the cross because everything the American flag represents to them is in the way.