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I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred
toward any one.
I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred
toward any one.
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
That man is little to be envied, whose patriotism would not gain
force upon the plain of Marathon, or read more
That man is little to be envied, whose patriotism would not gain
force upon the plain of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow
warmer among the runs of Iona.
One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we read more
One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous.
The die was now cast; I had passed the Rubicon. Swim or sink,
live or die, survive or perish read more
The die was now cast; I had passed the Rubicon. Swim or sink,
live or die, survive or perish with my country was my unalterable
determination.
Liberty, equality, fraternity.
[Fr., Liberte, egalite, fraternite.]
Liberty, equality, fraternity.
[Fr., Liberte, egalite, fraternite.]
He serves me most who serves his country best.
He serves me most who serves his country best.
Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations, may she
always be in the right; but our country, right read more
Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations, may she
always be in the right; but our country, right or wrong.
Our country, right or wrong! When right, to be kept right; when
wrong, to be put right!
Our country, right or wrong! When right, to be kept right; when
wrong, to be put right!
