“Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.”
Oscar Wilde
“He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - provided, of course, that he really is dead.”
Voltaire
“During times of war, hatred becomes quite respectable, even though it has to masquerade often under the guise of patriotism.”
Howard Thurman
“PATRIOT, n. One to whom the interests of a part seem superior to those of the whole. The dupe of statesmen and the tool of conquerors.”
Ambrose Bierce
“Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it.”
Mark Twain
“Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue.”
Henry Bolingbroke
“"When a whole nation is roaring patriotism at the top of its voice, I am fain to explore the cleanness of its hands and purity of its heart." - Copy to Clipboard -- Ralph Waldo Emerson”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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