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Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it.
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Patriotism is proud of a country's virtues and eager to correct its deficiencies; it also acknowledges the legitimate
patriotism of other countries, with their own specific virtues. The pride of nationalism, however, trumpets its country's
virtues and denies its deficiencies, while it is contemptuous toward the virtues of other countries. It wants to be, and
proclaims itself to be, "the greatest," but greatness is not required of a country; only goodness is.
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We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it.
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The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?
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When a whole nation is roaring Patriotism at the top of its voice, I am fain to explore the cleanness of its hands and the
purity of its heart.
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I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize
her perpetually.
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Love of country is like love of woman -- he loves her best who seeks to bestow on her the highest good.
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The notion that a radical is one who hates his country is naïve and usually idiotic. He is, more likely, one who likes his
country more than the rest of us, and is thus more disturbed than the rest of us when he sees it debauched. He is not a bad
citizen turning to crime; he is a good citizen driven to despair.
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Patriotism ... is a superstition artificially created and maintained through a network of lies and falsehoods; a superstition
that robs man of his self-respect and dignity, and increases his arrogance and conceit.
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My Country! When right keep it right; when wrong, set it right!
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No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the
true duty of patriots.
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I realise that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.
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To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is
not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public. (1918)
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Some men see things as they are and say, "Why?" I dream of things that never were and say, "Why not?"
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What do we mean by patriotism in the context of our times? I venture to suggest that what we mean is a sense of national
responsibility ... a patriotism which is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of
a lifetime.
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Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is
not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.
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It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually
begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already
in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so
sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may
take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! March 23, 1775
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I do not mean to exclude altogether the idea of patriotism. I know it exists, and I know it has done much in the present
contest. But I will venture to assert, that a great and lasting war can never be supported on this principle alone. It must
be aided by a prospect of interest, or some reward.
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Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions. It is the one un-American act that
could most easily defeat us.
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