Abraham Lincoln Quotes

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.

Patriotism demands the ability to feel shame as much as to feel pride.

Patriotism is best exemplified through auto-critique.

The resources of Patriotism are inexhaustible.

… patriotism is liberty.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

I'm a patriot in the truest sense of the word.

The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms!

I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.

Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.

He is a poor patriot whose patriotism does not enable him to understand how all men everywhere feel about their altars and their hearthstones, their flag and their fatherland.

Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the President or any other public official.

The primary duty of a citizen is loyalty to country…. It is exhibited by an absolute and unreserved obedience to his country’s call.

Patriotism must not be stored in closets and brought forth for airing only on holidays and special occasions. Patriotism is a living quality that must be nurtured and examined to ensure positive growth. Once matured, it must be strong enough to survive the challenges of criticism, conflict, imprisonment, or personal sacrifice.

Patriotism is a noble feeling insofar as it approaches that which is purely human, but the very reverse the further it is removed therefrom.

If you love your country, you serve her.

We all have a loyalty to our country, we want to serve our country. It's in our nature.

The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a higher plain.

A lot of things I am, and a lot of things I am not. But I think I'm about as good an American as there is. I love this country. It's been very, very good to me. And it will be good to anybody if they are willing to give of themselves.

Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all want to surpass, and some don't.

I want you to know that everything I did, I did for my country.

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

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.

Patriotism is the religion of hell.

Love of country is like love of woman - he loves her best who seeks to bestow on her the highest good.