Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

I do love
My country's good with a respect more tender,
More holy and profound, then mine read more

I do love
My country's good with a respect more tender,
More holy and profound, then mine own life,
My dear wife's estimate, her womb increase,
And treasure of my loins.

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.

American is the crucible of God. It is the melting pot where all
the races are fusing and reforming read more

American is the crucible of God. It is the melting pot where all
the races are fusing and reforming . . . these are the fires of
God you've come to. . . . Into the crucible with you all. God is
making the American.

To preserve the life of citizens, is the greatest virtue in the
father of his country.
[Lat., Servare read more

To preserve the life of citizens, is the greatest virtue in the
father of his country.
[Lat., Servare cives, major est virtus patriae patri.]

Our land, the first garden of liberty's tree--
It has been, and shall be, the land of the free.

Our land, the first garden of liberty's tree--
It has been, and shall be, the land of the free.

A savior of the silver-coasted isle.

A savior of the silver-coasted isle.

Millions for defence, but not one cent for tribute.

Millions for defence, but not one cent for tribute.

Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.

Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.