Dean Inge Quotes

A man is not expected to love his country, lest he make an ass of himself. Yet our country, seen through the mists of smog, is curiously lovable, in somewhat the way an individual who has got himself into an unconscionable scrape seems lovable - or at least deserving of support.

Hope is the mainspring of patriotism.

A patriot is someone who cares what happens in their country.

The entire country may disagree with me, but I don't understand the necessity for patriotism. Why do you have to be a patriot? About what? This land is our land? Why? You can like where you live and like your life, but as for loving the whole country? I don't see why people care about patriotism.

Stand Firm for your country, and become a man Honour'd and lov'd: It were a noble life, To be found dead, embracing her.

If you love your country, you serve her.

I love Colombia's military. I love my country.

Indian-ness, love for your country, is complicated. For every person, there is a different way that you show respect for your country... my mother-in-law will say karmayogi is the way to go - do your work.

I just want to do my best for my country.

What bosom beast not in his country's cause?

Patriotism can be good or bad. Knee-jerk patriotism can be very bad. I'm patriotic almost to the point of self-consciousness, but I love my country the way I love a friend or a child who I would correct if she was going the wrong way. Who I expect the very best from.

I love my country enough to suffer its wrath.

Loyalty must arise spontaneously from the hearts of people who love their country and respect their government.

There is something magnificent in having a country to love.

Patriotism is not dying for one's country, it is living for one's country. And for humanity. Perhaps that is not as romantic, but it's better.

Love of country produces among men such examples as Cincinnatus, Alfred, Washington--pure, unselfish, symmetrical; among women, Vittoria Colonna, Madame Roland, Charlotte Corday, Jeanne Darc--romantic, devoted, marvelous.

I care more about my country than I do about a 20-year-old pledge.

Patriotism is a lively sense of collective responsibility.

It may sound corny, but what's wrong with wanting to fight for your country. Why are people reluctant to use the word patriotism?

'Twas for the good of my country that I should be abroad. Anything for the good of one's country-I'm a Roman for that.

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

Love your country, not for her power or wealth, but for her selflessness and her idealism.

A patriot is someone who stands for his country always, and for his government when it is deserved.

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.

Governor, why wouldn't anyone want to say the Pledge of Allegiance, unless they detested their own country or were ignorant of its greatness?