Stephen Douglas Quotes

Now that we are in the war [WWI], there are only two sides and every American must declare himself—American or traitor.

I am bitterly opposed to my country entering the war, but if, notwithstanding my opposition, we do enter it, all of my energy and all of my power will be behind our flag in carrying it on to victory.

I will not betray my country.

There are but two parties now—traitors and patriots.

From here on there will be two kinds of men—traitors and patriots. I prefer to be associated with the latter.

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.

The only important thing I have to say is that my father never fought against his country.

England expects that every man will do his duty.

It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country.

The treason of which I stand convicted loses all its guilt, has been sanctified as a duty, and will be ennobled as a sacrifice.

Standing as I do, with my hand upon this staff, and under the folds of the American flag, I ask you to stand by me so long as I stand by it.

I was raised with the notion that there is no greater honor than to find a way to serve your country.

We pledge to you the sacrifice of our lives and property in support of whatever measures the dignity and liberties of the free sovereign and independent State may seem to your wisdom to demand.

In patriotism, loyalty, and combat, there are no moderates.

As to my followers, I wish no man to follow me who is not sound at the heart in the cause of his country; and either at the head or in the ranks of these, I will always consider it my glory to be found.

I have never been a traitor. I am not an informer; I never betrayed my nation.

I have dedicated my entire professional life to the United States of America.

I've spent 20 years in the Army, and I'm just so fiercely proud of being British.

There are but two parties now: traitors and patriots. And I want hereafter to be ranked with the latter and, I trust, the stronger party.

Yet there comes a time in the life of a patriot when abdication would amount to a betrayal if not outright treachery.

Every man must be for the United States or against it. There can be no neutrals in this war; only patriots and traitors.

For this mortal I would disobey my queen, abandon my king, the court that has protected me all these years. All of it.

Consideration of any kind are a crime against the German people and the soldier at the front.

The people of our state will no longer tolerate advocates of treason.

Patriotism demands of us sustained sacrifice.