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.

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.

Our federal Union: it must be preserved.

Our federal Union: it must be preserved.

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.

I have ten thousand for defense, but none to surrender; if you
want our weapons come and get them.

I have ten thousand for defense, but none to surrender; if you
want our weapons come and get them.

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.

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

Father of his country.
[Lat., Pater pariae.]

Father of his country.
[Lat., Pater pariae.]

Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it.

Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it.