These manly sentiments, in private life, make good citizens; in public life, the patriot and the hero.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced.
Patriotism is the secret resource of a successful society.
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.
The only principles of public conduct that are worthy of a gentleman or a man are to sacrifice estate, ease, health, and applause, and even life, to the sacred calls of his country.
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 others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism.
Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
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.
It is heroic to prepare for war with a tyrant power. Patriots will always win the admiration of mankind for daring to meet the bloodshed of battle for their country's liberty. But the patriot who is willing to go to that sacrifice will be the first to condemn the aimless and secret shedding of blood in time of peace.
I'm a patriot of the heart.
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