When a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion; but when he barks at strangers, it is patriotism!
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Unfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes.
Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their choice.
I believe patriotism comes from the heart. Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief.
Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.
Patriotism is the secret resource of a successful society.
I have to admit, I'm not patriotic. It has partly to do with principle, but it is also a phobia/neurosis.
To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary... is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds.
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.
Patriotism is the religion of hell.
Patriotism is a kind of religion; it is the egg from which wars are hatched.