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    In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary, patriotism is defined as the last refuge of a scoundrel. With all due respect to an enlightened but inferior lexicographer, I beg to submit that it is the first.

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Our country is the world--our countrymen are all mankind.

Our country is the world--our countrymen are all mankind.

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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.

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

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

by Daniel Webster Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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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.

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They know no country, own no lord,
Their home the camp, their law the sword.

They know no country, own no lord,
Their home the camp, their law the sword.

by Silvio Pellico Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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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.

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

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

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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.

by Rev. E.j. Young Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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For what were all these country patriots born?
To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn?

For what were all these country patriots born?
To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn?

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