Jews have had to carry around their own sense of self in a carpet bag and I think perhaps too much emphasis might be being put on nationality and on the other hand patriotism, that sort of thing.
Category: patriotism
Obama has been attacked repeatedly for not wearing a flag pin, with Republicans claiming that his patriotism is in question. It’s all a bit silly.
I think that economic patriotism is the very foundation of a European vision.
These martyrs of patriotism gave their lives for an idea.
Patriotism has served, at different times, as widely different ends as a razor, which ought to be used in keeping your face clean and yet may be used to cut your own throat or that of an innocent person.
But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism.
To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary… is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds.
There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism.
It is our conduct, our patriotism and belief in our American way of life, our courage that will win the final battle.