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    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.

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The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.

The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.

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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!

by Daniel Webster Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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A healthy nation is as unconscious of its nationality as a
healthy man of his bones. But if you read more

A healthy nation is as unconscious of its nationality as a
healthy man of his bones. But if you break a nation's
nationality it will think of nothing else but getting it set
again.

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There are no points of the compass on the chart of true
patriotism.

There are no points of the compass on the chart of true
patriotism.

by Robert C. Winthrop Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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'Twas for the good of my country that I should be abroad.
Anything for the good of one's country--I'm read more

'Twas for the good of my country that I should be abroad.
Anything for the good of one's country--I'm a Roman for that.

by George Farquhar Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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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.

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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

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The line of red are lines of blood, nobly and unselfishly shed by
men who loved the liberty of read more

The line of red are lines of blood, nobly and unselfishly shed by
men who loved the liberty of their fellowmen more than they loved
their fellowmen more than they lover their own lives and
fortunes. God forbid that we would have to use the blood of
America to freshen the color of the flag. But if it should ever
be necessary, that flag will be colored once more, and in being
colored will be glorified and purified.

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Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and
allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. read more

Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and
allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot
shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their
choice.

by Jesse Ventura Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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