Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

I wish I was in de land ob cotton,
Ole times dar am not forgotten,
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I wish I was in de land ob cotton,
Ole times dar am not forgotten,
Look-a-way! Look-a-way! Look-a-way, Dixie Land!
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Den I wish I was in Dixie, Hooray! Hooray!
In Dixie Land I'll take my stand
To lib and die in Dixie.

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.

'Twere sweet to sink in death for Truth and Freedom!
Yes, who would hesitate, for who could bear
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'Twere sweet to sink in death for Truth and Freedom!
Yes, who would hesitate, for who could bear
The living degradation we may know
If we do dread death for a sacred cause?

He serves his party best who serves the country best.

He serves his party best who serves the country best.

Our country is the common parent of all.
[Lat., Patria est communis omnium parens.]

Our country is the common parent of all.
[Lat., Patria est communis omnium parens.]

And for our country 'tis a bliss to die.

And for our country 'tis a bliss to die.

Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.

Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.