It was patriotism, not communism, that inspired me.

My definition of patriotism is that it is unconscionable for you to disrespect the flag. You can be a patriot and challenge the government without disrespecting the flag.

For a writer only one form of patriotism exists: his attitude toward language.

I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.

Undeniable though it is that many Indian Muslims misguidedly consider Pakistan their haven, the immeasurably greater number who take intense pride in being Indian and who connect deeply with the country are hurt and angered at our patriotism being under scrutiny.

The history of American patriotism is figuring out ways that we can work together to move forward and knit together the common government.

The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.

Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.

The concept of patriotism is not incompatible with that of humanity; on the contrary, let me state emphatically that he who best serves pacifism serves patriotism best. The nation is and can be no more than the vital basic unit of any international league.

Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.

Unfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes.

I think the reaction to a World War II situation would be the same today as it was in 1942. Initially, people would question, but once patriotism got stirred up, the whole thing would gather momentum and we'd all pull together.

If I have to lay an egg for my country, I'll do it.

It is but refusing to gratify an unreasonable or an insolent demand, and up starts a patriot.

I'd like to be more patient! I just want everything now. I've tried to meditate, but it's really hard for me to stay still. I'd like to try to force myself to do it, because everybody says how wonderful meditation is for you, but I can't shut my mind up. So patience and learning is the key.

For what were all these country patriots born? To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn?

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.

I don't have heroes, exactly, but I do have people I hold in high respect. Ronald Reagan, for example, stood for ideals that I value: integrity, patriotism and a fundamental belief in goodness and capabilities of mankind.

I don't like the showy nationalism - a tattoo, wrapping yourself in a flag - that doesn't matter to me. The way to show your patriotism and commitment is to go and support or play for your team.

But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism.