There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism.
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.
My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.
There's intense national feeling in America that could be called patriotism.
I am going to take something I learned over in Israel. Their Independence Day is preceded the 24 hours before with Memorial Day, so it gives them a chance to serve and reflect and then celebrate. I am...
A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.
It's always the generals with the bloodiest records who are the first to shout what a hell it is. And it's always the war widows who lead the Memorial Day parades.
Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops, and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well.
While there are towns and cities still planning Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some think the day is for honoring anyone who has died, not just those fallen in service t...
There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America.
Nowadays, many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected.
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.
On Memorial Day, I was out floating on Lake Norman and came across Denny Hamlin. We struck up a conversation, and one of the first things we were talking about was how much it helped him when he start...
Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.
The average American is nothing if not patriotic.
Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade.
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag!