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Sermon Quotations Archive

Quotations regarding 'Patriotism'

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I think the reaction to a World War II situation would be the same today as it was in 1942. Initially, people would question, but once patriotism got stirred up, the whole thing would gather momentum and we'd all pull together.
Parker Stevenson, American Actor (1952-  )
Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
Adlai E. Stevenson, American Politician (1900-1965)
Jews have had to carry around their own sense of self in a carpet bag and I think perhaps too much emphasis might be being put on nationality and on the other hand patriotism, that sort of thing.
Janet Suzman, South African Actress (1939-  )
During times of war, hatred becomes quite respectable even though it has to masquerade often under the guise of patriotism.
Howard Thurman, American Educator (1900-1981)
The greater the state, the more wrong and cruel its patriotism, and the greater is the sum of suffering upon which its power is founded.
Leo Tolstoy, Russian Novelist (1828-1910)
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
Mark Twain, American Author (1835-1910)
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.
Jesse Ventura, American Politician (1952-  )
I believe patriotism comes from the heart. Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief.
Jesse Ventura, American Politician (1952-  )
Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practised.
Robert Walpole, British Statesman (1676-1745)
The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms!
Robert Walpole, British Statesman (1676-1745)
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
George Washington, American President (1732-1799)
Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.
Oscar Wilde, Irish Dramatist (1854-1900)
There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism.
Robert Charles Winthrop, American Politician (1809-1894)
In all her history, from the formation of the federal government until the hour of secession, no year stands out more prominently than the year 1858 as evidencing the national patriotism of Virginia.
John Sergeant Wise, American Author (1846-1913)
My films are always concerned with family, friendship, honor, and patriotism.
John Woo, Chinese Director (1946-  )
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.
Howard Zinn, American Historian (1922-2010)
 
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