Jesse Ventura Quotes

Patriotism, love of country, and pride in the flag which symbolizes country may be feelings which the race will at some period outgrow, but at present they are very real and strong, and the man who lacks them is a useless creature, a mere encumbrance to the land.

A little citizenship ought to be taught at the mother’s knee and in the nursery. Citizenship is what makes a republic; monarchies can get along without it.

Our definition of patriotism is often too narrow. Shall the lover of his country measure his loyalty only by his service as a soldier? No! Patriotism calls for the faithful and conscientious performance of all of the duties of citizenship, in small matters as well as great, at home as well as upon the tented field

Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced.

I know what motivated you was not just a political campaign. It was your love of our country.

I want to light the lights of patriotism.

Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives.

Clergymen do well to preach the neglected doctrine that the first duty of a citizen is to consider what he can do for the state and not what the state will do for him.

Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred.

I like people in the cities, in the States and in the Nation to ask themselves now and then: 'What can I do for my city?' not 'How much can I get out of my city?' I like people to speak now and then in the same devotion to State and Nation.

The citizen who criticizes his country is paying it an indirect tribute.

We do not say that a man who takes no interest in politics is a man who minds his own business; we say that he has no business here at all.

We are all so privileged to be citizens of America, and we all need to be engaged.

The job of a citizen is to keep his mouth open.

Let's do more than say the 'Pledge of Allegiance.' Let us live it!

Citizenship is a tough occupation which obliges the citizen to make his own informed opinion and stand by it.

As citizens, we all have an obligation to intervene and become involved - it's the citizen who changes things.

How could I remain a spectator while Singapore faces such complex challenges? How could I not step forward when I know I have more to contribute to the country we all worked to build?

To me, patriotism is about working ethically and wholeheartedly in our chosen field.

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.

Citizenship consists in the service of the country.

I've always had this core belief in public service. Even before I became a citizen, I volunteered in the Army.

There can be no daily democracy without daily citizenship.

Every good citizen adds to the strength of a nation.

Patriotism is best exemplified through auto-critique.