Jean-Paul Sartre Quotes

The difference between that which is humane and that which is patriotic is a vital difference.

I have learned, by some experience, that virtue and patriotism, vice and selfishness, are found in all parties, and that they differ less in their motives than in the policies they pursue.

Our people sacrifice a lot for their country, including their lives. None of them should have to sacrifice their integrity as well.

... any citizen should be willing to give all that he has to give his country in work or sacrifice in times of crisis.

Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president.

The way to be patriotic in America is not only to love America, but to love the duty that lies nearest to our hand, and to know that in performing it we are serving our country.

The consciousness of having discharged that duty which we owe to our country is superior to all other considerations.

Patriotism has become a mere national self assertion, a sentimentality of flag-cheering with no constructive duties.

True patriotism sometimes requires of men to act exactly contrary, at one period, to that which it does at another, and the motive which impels them the desire to do right is precisely the same.

The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates.

This is, I say, the time for all good men not to go to the aid of their party, but to come to the aid of their country.

No person among us desires any other reward for performing a brave and worthy action, but the consciousness of having served his nation.

[American Citizenship] captures the enduring idea that this country only works when we accept certain obligations to one another and to future generations

But the Lacedaemonians, who make it their first principle of action to serve their country's interest, know not any thing to be just or unjust by any measure but that.

I'm nervous about the prospects of an America that refuses to abide by its best conscience and its best lights and its best angels.

Whatever the result may be, I shall carry to my grave the consciousness that I at least meant well for my country.

Sanitation should not be seen as a political tool, but should only be connected to patriotism (rashtrabhakti) and commitment to public health.

By patriotism I mean the welfare of the whole people, if I secure it at the hands of my opponent, I should bow down my head to him.

Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.

I was summoned by my Country, whose voice I can never hear but with veneration and love.

So do your duty, boys, and join with prideServe your country in her suicideFind the flags so you can wave goodbyeBut just before the end even treason might be worth a tryThis country is too young to dieI declare the war is overIt's over, it's over.

The untruthful soldier trifles with the lives of his countrymen and the honor and safety of his country.

A man who is not interested in politics is not doing his patriotic duty toward maintaining the constitution of the United States.

If there's a way to serve America, I'd always consider it.