Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

A savior of the silver-coasted isle.

A savior of the silver-coasted isle.

Hear me profess sincerely: had I a dozen sons, each in my love
alike, and none less dear than read more

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.

And how can man die better
Than facing fearful odds,
For the ashes of his fathers
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And how can man die better
Than facing fearful odds,
For the ashes of his fathers
And the temples of his gods?

I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.

I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.

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.

I die content, I die for the liberty of my country.
[Fr., Je meurs content, je meurs pour la read more

I die content, I die for the liberty of my country.
[Fr., Je meurs content, je meurs pour la liberte de mon pays.]

He serves me most who serves his country best.

He serves me most who serves his country best.

Patriotism is in political life what faith is in religion.

Patriotism is in political life what faith is in religion.