Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism.
Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.
One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous.
There are those who wrap themselves in flags and blow the tinny trumpet of patriotism as a means of fooling the people.
Never was patriot yet, but was a fool.
Patriotism demands the ability to feel shame as much as to feel pride.
Patriotism is best exemplified through auto-critique.
The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms!
Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name.
Patriotism is the secret resource of a successful society.