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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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Where's the coward that would not dare
To fight for such a land?

Where's the coward that would not dare
To fight for such a land?

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

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Millions for defence, but not one cent for tribute.

Millions for defence, but not one cent for tribute.

by Silvio Pellico Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and
allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. read more

Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and
allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot
shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their
choice.

by Jesse Ventura Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield
and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all read more

The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield
and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over
this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when
again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of
our nature.

by Abraham Lincoln Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we read more

One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous.

by Aldous Huxley Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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He serves his party best who serves the country best.

He serves his party best who serves the country best.

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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.

by Mark Twain Found in: Patriotism Quotes,
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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.

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