Pastoral Resources

Unless our conception of patriotism is progressive, it cannot hope to embody the real affection and the real interest of the nation.

Totalitarianism is patriotism institutionalized.

It is not the Government, the members of Parliament to whom the ultimate decision belongs, it is up to you to go forward sure of your sacred right of free opinion, sure of your patriotism.

The sight of nature fascinates, the family tie has a sweet enchantment and patriotism gives the religious spirit a fiery devotion to the powers that it reveres.

Across the country military families are facing dire financial circumstances due to longer than expected tours of duties. They are being penalized for their patriotism - no one should have to choose between doing right by their country and doing right by their families.

What this country needs what every country needs occasionally is a good hard bloody war to revive the vice of patriotism on which its existence as a nation depends.

Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name.

America's state religion, is patriotism, a phenomenon which has convinced many of the citizenry that 'treason' is morally worse than murder or rape.

Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue.

Unfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes.

But my patriotism goes for something beyond what we have. We don't have something that I want to die for - anymore.

For a writer only one form of patriotism exists: his attitude toward language.

Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.

It is our conduct, our patriotism and belief in our American way of life, our courage that will win the final battle.

Patriotism is the religion of hell.

Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars.

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.

These martyrs of patriotism gave their lives for an idea.

Men in authority will always think that criticism of their policies is dangerous. They will always equate their policies with patriotism, and find criticism subversive.