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

Let the living give thanks to our honored dead who have paid the ultimate sacrifice that the Constitution of the United States remains our guiding light.

- Bob Latta

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!

- Robert Walpole

Patriotism, when it wants to make itself felt in the domain of learning, is a dirty fellow who should be thrown out of doors.

- Arthur Schopenhauer

I am a loyal American, and I love my country.

- Steven Hatfill