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    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.

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The whole earth is the brave man's country.
[Lat., Omne solum forti patria est.]

The whole earth is the brave man's country.
[Lat., Omne solum forti patria est.]

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Patriotism has become a mere national self assertion, a
sentimentality of flag-cheering with no constructive duties.

Patriotism has become a mere national self assertion, a
sentimentality of flag-cheering with no constructive duties.

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You'll never have a quiet world till you knock the patriotism out of the human race.

You'll never have a quiet world till you knock the patriotism out of the human race.

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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.

by Aldous Huxley Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and
allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. read more

Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and
allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot
shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their
choice.

by Jesse Ventura Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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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!

by Carl (karl) Schurz Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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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.

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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!

by Patrick Henry Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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Our spirit is . . . to show ourselves eager to work for, and if
need be, to die read more

Our spirit is . . . to show ourselves eager to work for, and if
need be, to die for the Irish Republic. Facing our enemy we must
declare an attitude simply. . . . We ask for no mercy and we will
make no compromise.

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