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He who is void of virtuous attachments in private life is, or very soon will be, void of all regard for his country. There is seldom an instance of a man guilty of betraying his country, who had not before lost the feeling of moral obligations in his private connections.

— Samuel Adams

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

What likelihood is there of corrupting a man who has no ambition?

— Samuel Richardson

He who goes unenvied shall not be admired.

— Aeschylus

He who is honest in his dealings simply because of the social prestige and position it secures will never develop his higher nature, but will always live along the lower lines.

— David Josiah Brewer

A traitor is a betrayer - one who practices injury, while professing friendship. Benedict Arnold was a traitor, solely because, while professing friendship for the American cause, he attempted to injure it. An open enemy, however criminal in other respects, is no traitor.

— Lysander Spooner

He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage.

— Samuel Johnson

He who is unconscious of the ties which connect him with every individual of his species feels no obligation to make sacrifices for their welfare or happiness.

— Benjamin Robbins Curtis

Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.

— Andrew Jackson

I will not betray my country.

— Mohammed Morsi

✗Opposing Perspectives

They talk of a man betraying his country, his friends, his sweetheart. There must be a moral bond first. All a man can betray is his conscience.

— Joseph Conrad

If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country.

— E. M. Forster