Quotes on American Patriotism

For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail?

Sometimes people call me an idealist. Well, that is the way I know I am an American. America is the only idealistic nation in the world.

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.

From every mountain side, Let freedom ring.

No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.

Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president.