Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles.

George Jean Nathan

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

Anne-Marie Slaughter

There's a fine line between patriotism and corn.

David L. Wolper

I don't think a lot of people are able to relate to genuine patriotism, a genuinely good feeling about our country and its meaning to the rest of the world.

Christopher McCulloch

I don't like the showy nationalism - a tattoo, wrapping yourself in a flag - that doesn't matter to me. The way to show your patriotism and commitment is to go and support or play for your team.

Gary Speed

I think it's the height of patriotism to continue to exercise your right as a citizen and to hold your government to account. Isn't that what the very essence of democracy is about?

Valerie Plame