Fethullah Gulen Quotes

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

We must be loyal to the forum of our government.

… loyalty to one's country, not to its institutions or its officeholders. The country is the real thing, the substantial thing, the eternal thing; it is the thing to watch over, and care for, and be loyal to; institutions are extraneous, they are its mere clothing, and clothing can wear out, become ragged, cease to be comfortable, cease to protect the body from winter, disease, and death.

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.

An intelligent and conscientious opposition is a part of loyalty to country.

We, the publishers of Asr-e-Azandegan, see ourselves as obligated to serve the people, the Government, and the Islamic Republic [of Iran]. We do this because we love our country and our motherland, and because we are fond of our glorious revolution, our government, and our leader [Iranian President Mohammad Khatami.]

Unlike many other peoples less happy, we give our devotion to a Government, to its Constitution, to its flag, and not to men.

… my kind of loyalty was loyalty to one's country, not to its institutions or its office-holders. The country is the real thing, the substantial thing, the eternal thing; it is the thing to watch over, and care for, and be loyal to; institutions are extraneous.

… my kind of loyalty was loyalty to one's country; not to its institutions or it’s office holders..

You have to support the government, not to me personally; I do not want anyone cultivating loyalty to me. I don't like that.

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

I’m not a patriot to a flag, I’m a patriot to a land.

I love my country, not my government.

Country comes before politics.

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.

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

I distinguish, between nationalism and patriotism.

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

I have heard something said about allegiance to the South. I know no South, no North, no East, no West, to which I owe any allegiance.

I remain attached to my nation.

I will not betray my country.

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.

Patriotism to your country is something that comes from your heart. It should be taught to you by your parents.

I'm a patriot of the heart.