I would die for my country . . . but I would not let my country die for me.

I would die for my country . . . but I would not let my country die for me.

He serves me most who serves his country best.

He serves me most who serves his country best.

It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country.

It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country.

I am not a Virginian but an American.

I am not a Virginian but an American.

'My country, right or wrong,' is a thing that no patriot would think of saying except in a desperate case. 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.'

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.

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of a 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.

Our land is the dearer of our sacrifices. The blood of our
martyrs sanctifies and enriches it. Their spirit read more

Our land is the dearer of our sacrifices. The blood of our
martyrs sanctifies and enriches it. Their spirit passes into
thousands of hearts. How costly is the progress of the race. It
is only by the giving of life that we can have life.