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!

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 country, right or wrong! When right, to be kept right; when
wrong, to be put right!

Our country, right or wrong! When right, to be kept right; when
wrong, to be put right!

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.

Thank God, I--I also--am an American!

Thank God, I--I also--am an American!

Patriotism is in political life what faith is in religion.

Patriotism is in political life what faith is in religion.

'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.

I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me
liberty, or give me death!

I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me
liberty, or give me death!

Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.

Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.