We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.
Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.
Patriotism in America, as I understand it, is a matter of suffering, when the country fails to live up to its promises, or actively betrays them.
Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.
Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it.
Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.
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.
Patriotism to your country is something that comes from your heart. It should be taught to you by your parents.
True patriotism is better than the wrong kind of piety.
Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism.