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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.

From my father's point of view, without a thought for self, a true patriot stands up against the stones of condemnation and speaks for those who are given no real voice in the halls of justice or the halls of government.

Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced.

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend; provided, of course, he really is dead.

Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.

My father valued patriotism above all other social obligations, but he had his own particular interpretation of just how true patriotism was meant to function.

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

Never was patriot yet, but was a fool.

I'm a patriot in the truest sense of the word.