There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with
what is right in America.

There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with
what is right in America.

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.

Where's the coward that would not dare
To fight for such a land?

Where's the coward that would not dare
To fight for such a land?

'My country, right or wrong,' is a thing that no patriot would think of saying except in a desperate case. read more

'My country, right or wrong,' is a thing that no patriot would think of saying except in a desperate case. It is like saying, 'My mother, drunk or sober.'

I am not a Virginian but an American.

I am not a Virginian but an American.

Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it.

Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it.

I would die for my country . . . but I would not let my country die for me.

I would die for my country . . . but I would not let my country die for me.

You're not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who read more

You're not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who says it.

Who would not be that youth? What pity is it
That we can die but once to save our read more

Who would not be that youth? What pity is it
That we can die but once to save our country!