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"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."
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.
Our country, however bounded.
Our country, however bounded.
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.
Ask not what your country can do for you: Ask what you can do for your country.
Ask not what your country can do for you: Ask what you can do for your country.
Patriotism has become a mere national self assertion, a
sentimentality of flag-cheering with no constructive duties.
Patriotism has become a mere national self assertion, a
sentimentality of flag-cheering with no constructive duties.
I hope to find my country in the right: however I will stand by
her, right or wrong.
I hope to find my country in the right: however I will stand by
her, right or wrong.
Our true nationality is mankind.
Our true nationality is mankind.
A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.
A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.
