Patriotism Quotes - Page 19

• There are three kinds of patriots, two bad, one good. The bad ones are the uncritical lovers and the loveless critics. Good patriots carry on a lover's quarrel with their country, a reflection of God's lover's quarrel with all the world.

  William Sloane Coffin

  Country, Reflection, Two

  William Sloane Coffin (2004). “Credo”, p.84, Westminster John Knox Press

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• I dislike loud-mouthed patriots who suggest they like our country more than I do. Some people's idea of patriotism is hating other countries.

  Andy Rooney

  Country, Hate, Thinking

  "Andy Rooney: 60 Years of Wisdom and Wit".

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• America must raise an empire of permanent duration, supported upon the grand pillars of Truth, Freedom, and Religion, encouraged by the smiles of Justice and defended by her own patriotic sons.

  Nathanael Greene

  Patriotic, Son, America

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• Of the many unforeseen consequences of typography, the emergence of nationalism is, perhaps, the most familiar

  Marshall McLuhan

  Design, Typography, Familiar

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• Our military deserves leadership that matches their service and patriotism. Getting our troops the pay raise they deserve is the very least we can do to show how much we value everything they do for us.

  John F. Kerry

  Military, Troops, Pay

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• Our purpose now is to reclaim democracy itself. We are here to affirm that when Americans stand up and speak their minds and say America can do better, that is not a challenge to patriotism; it is the heart and soul of patriotism.

  John F. Kerry

  Heart, America, Challenges

  "Kerry: We are here to make America stronger", www.cnn.com. July 30, 2004.

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• My affections were first for my own country, then, generally, for all mankind

  Thomas Jefferson

  Country, Firsts, Affection

  Thomas Jefferson, Brett F. Woods (2009). “Thomas Jefferson: Thoughts on War and Revolution”, p.244, Algora Publishing

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• 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.

  Bruno Bauer

  Religious, Sweet, Sight

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• Patriotism has served, at different times, as widely different ends as a razor, which ought to be used in keeping your face clean and yet may be used to cut your own throat or that of an innocent person.

  Charles Edward Montague

  Cutting, Innocent Person, Different

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• We are a big country, with lots of advantages and history. We are proud to be French. We have to call on patriotism at this time... to ask for an effort in the battle against debt.

  Francois Hollande

  Country, Effort, Battle

  "François Hollande annouces €10bn cut in public spending" by Kim Willsher, www.theguardian.com. September 9, 2012.

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• 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.

  Malcolm Turnbull

  Passion, Commitment, Australia

  Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.

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• In "The King's Speech," patriotism is utterly contained within a historical moment, the third of September, 1939, where the aggressor is clear, the fight is clear, it hasn't become complicated over time.

  Tom Hooper

  Kings, Fighting, Historical

  "Q&A with 'King's Speech' director Tom Hooper". Interview with Walter Addiego, www.sfgate.com. February 4, 2011.

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• 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.

  Todd Gitlin

  Wise, Names, Able

  "How to be radical? An interview with Todd Gitlin and George Monbiot". openDemocracy Interview, www.opendemocracy.net. April 5, 2011.

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• Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all want to surpass, and some don’t.

  Todd Gitlin

  Want, Versions

  "How to be radical? An interview with Todd Gitlin and George Monbiot". Interview with George Monbiot, www.opendemocracy.net. April 5, 2011.

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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.

  Parker Stevenson

  War, Thinking, People

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• The aspects of patriotism that hush dissent, encourage going along, and sanction comfortable distancing and compliance with what is indecent and unacceptable... those aspects are too fundamental to ignore or gloss over.

  Bernardine Dohrn

  Fundamentals, Sanctions, Hush

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• Across the country military families are facing dire financial circumstances due to longer than expected tours of duties. They are being penalized for their patriotism - no one should have to choose between doing right by their country and doing right by their families.

  Evan Bayh

  Country, Military, Should Have

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• If terror groups are to be defeated, it is national governments that will have to do so. In nations like India, governments will have to call on the patriotism of citizens to fight the terrorists. In a nation like Pakistan, the government will have to be persuaded to deal with those in their midst who are complicit.

  William Kristol

  Fighting, Government, India And Pakistan

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• 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.

  Mike Ferguson

  War, Sacrifice, Inspire

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• Our platform calls for a balanced deficit reduction plan where the wealthy pay their fair share. And when your country is in a costly war, with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isn't class warfare - it's patriotism.

  Cory Booker

  Country, War, Home

  "Cory Booker Speech Text: Read The Democratic Convention Remarks". www.huffingtonpost.com. September 4, 2012.

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• My films are always concerned with family, friendship, honor, and patriotism.

  John Woo

  Friendship, Honor, Film

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• Love your neighbor as yourself and your country more than yourself.

  Thomas Jefferson

  Country, Love You, Neighbor

  Thomas Jefferson (1829). “Memoirs, Correspondence and Private Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Late President of the United States”, p.423

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• A patriot is one who wrestles for the soul of her country as she wrestles for her own being.

  Adrienne Rich

  Country, Soul, Patriot

  Adrienne Rich (2012). “Later Poems: Selected and New: 1971-2012: 1971–2012”, p.230, W. W. Norton & Company

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• I want nothing for myself... My glory is and always will be... the banner of my people, and even if I leave shreds of my life on the wayside I know that you will gather them up in my name and carry them like a flag to victory.

  Evita Peron

  Names, People, Victory

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• My country, right or wrong, but still my country.

  Stephen Decatur

  Country, Stills

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