There are no points of the compass on the chart of true
patriotism.

There are no points of the compass on the chart of true
patriotism.

If I were an American, as I am an Englishman, while a foreign
troop was landed in my country read more

If I were an American, as I am an Englishman, while a foreign
troop was landed in my country I never would lay down my
arms,--never! never! never!

Our ships were British oak,
And hearts of oak our men.

Our ships were British oak,
And hearts of oak our men.

They know no country, own no lord,
Their home the camp, their law the sword.

They know no country, own no lord,
Their home the camp, their law the sword.

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!

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

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.]

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!

Our country is the world--our countrymen are all mankind.

Our country is the world--our countrymen are all mankind.