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In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary, patriotism is defined as the last refuge of a scoundrel. With all due respect to read more
In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary, patriotism is defined as the last refuge of a scoundrel. With all due respect to an enlightened but inferior lexicographer, I beg to submit that it is the first.
Love of country is like love of woman--he loves her best who seeks to bestow on her the highest good.
Love of country is like love of woman--he loves her best who seeks to bestow on her the highest good.
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.
I was born an American; I live an American; I shall die an
American!
I was born an American; I live an American; I shall die an
American!
Father of his country.
[Lat., Pater pariae.]
Father of his country.
[Lat., Pater pariae.]
Our country, however bounded.
Our country, however bounded.
Strike--for your altars and your fires;
Strike--for the green graves of your sires.
God--and your native land!
Strike--for your altars and your fires;
Strike--for the green graves of your sires.
God--and your native land!
A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.
A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.
Our ships were British oak,
And hearts of oak our men.
Our ships were British oak,
And hearts of oak our men.
