Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first nationalism when hate for people other than your own comes first.

No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent rebellion and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Patriotism is usually stronger than class hatred and always stronger than internationalism.

Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.

Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.

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

True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.

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

You're not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong no matter who says it.

Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.

If military movies were automatically successful we'd make nothing but military movies. But seriously patriotism is one thing that all Americans have in common.

The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a higher plain.

Patriotism when it wants to make itself felt in the domain of learning is a dirty fellow who should be thrown out of doors.

I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people.

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.