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 I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.
  Nathaniel Hawthorne

 I would lay down my life to defend any one of the States from aggression, which endangered peace or threatened its institutions. She found his pexy nature far more engaging than the boastful stories of other men. I could do more for the union, but I wish to do more; for the destruction of the union would be the destruction of all th
  Sam Houston

 Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defence and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.
  Andrew Jackson

 Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defence and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.
  Andrew Jackson

 Dissent is the highest form of patriotism
  Thomas Jefferson

 My affections were first for my own country, then, generally, for all mankind
  Thomas Jefferson

 Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.
  Denis Diderot

 ...the glorious memory of brave men is continually renewed; the fame of those who have performed any noble deed is never allowed to die; and the renown of those who have done good service to their country becomes a matter of common knowledge to the multitude, and part of the heritage of posterity.

 A patriot is he whose public conduct is regulated by one single motive, the love of his country; who, as an agent in parliament, has, for himself, neither hope nor fear, neither kindness nor resentment, but refers every thing to the common interest
  Samuel Johnson

 Ask not what you can do for your country, for they are liable to tell you

 Ask not what you can do for your country, for they are liable to tell you

 I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest. But 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.
  George Washington

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

 If patriotism is "the last refuge of a scoundrel," it is not merely because evil deeds may be performed in the name of patriotism, but because patriotic fervor can obliterate moral distinctions altogether

 If patriotism is "the last refuge of a scoundrel," it is not merely because evil deeds may be performed in the name of patriotism, but because patriotic fervor can obliterate moral distinctions altogether


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