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.
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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 easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.
Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.
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 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 an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.
Patriotism is the secret resource of a successful society.
Patriotism to your country is something that comes from your heart. It should be taught to you by your parents.
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.
For me, the definition of a patriot is someone who is willing to constantly question the government; that's what separates us from other countries.
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