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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.]
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
The die was now cast; I had passed the Rubicon. Swim or sink,
live or die, survive or perish read more
The die was now cast; I had passed the Rubicon. Swim or sink,
live or die, survive or perish with my country was my unalterable
determination.
One flag, one land, one heart, one hand,
One Nation evermore!
- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.,
One flag, one land, one heart, one hand,
One Nation evermore!
- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.,
"My country, right or wrong," is a thing that no patriot would
think of saying except in a desperate 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."
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
And bold and hard adventures t' undertake,
Leaving his country for his country's sake.
And bold and hard adventures t' undertake,
Leaving his country for his country's sake.
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!
Put none but Americans on guard tonight.
Put none but Americans on guard tonight.
