I am not a Virginian but an American.

I am not a Virginian but an American.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

And how can man die better
Than facing fearful odds,
For the ashes of his fathers
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And how can man die better
Than facing fearful odds,
For the ashes of his fathers
And the temples of his gods?

Millions for defence, but not one cent for tribute.

Millions for defence, but not one cent for tribute.

Our country is the common parent of all.
[Lat., Patria est communis omnium parens.]

Our country is the common parent of all.
[Lat., Patria est communis omnium parens.]

Hear me profess sincerely: had I a dozen sons, each in my love
alike, and none less dear than read more

Hear me profess sincerely: had I a dozen sons, each in my love
alike, and none less dear than thine and my good Marcius, I had
rather have eleven die nobly for their country than one
voluptuously surfeit out of action.

It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country.

It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country.

A savior of the silver-coasted isle.

A savior of the silver-coasted isle.

I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me
liberty, or give me death!

I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me
liberty, or give me death!