In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary, patriotism is defined as the last refuge of a scoundrel. With all due respect to read more

In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary, patriotism is defined as the last refuge of a scoundrel. With all due respect to an enlightened but inferior lexicographer, I beg to submit that it is the first.

Hands across the sea,
Feet on English ground,
The old blood is bold blood, the wide world read more

Hands across the sea,
Feet on English ground,
The old blood is bold blood, the wide world round.

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.

I have ten thousand for defense, but none to surrender; if you
want our weapons come and get them.

I have ten thousand for defense, but none to surrender; if you
want our weapons come and get them.

Patriotism is in political life what faith is in religion.

Patriotism is in political life what faith is in religion.

Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome
nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how read more

Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome
nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I
hate them!

And for our country 'tis a bliss to die.

And for our country 'tis a bliss to die.

My country is the world, and my religion to do good.

My country is the world, and my religion to do good.

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?