It’s no secret that Americans are considered patriotic. There’s huge pride in the country for everything American, from a love of football and baseball to the celebration of freedom. Waving flags, singing the national anthem, and honoring veterans are all second nature. So it’s no surprise Americans have a special place in their hearts for Independence Day!
The 4th of July is undoubtedly the most remarkable holiday for the United States, one of those days that brings people together as a nation to celebrate what makes it unique. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the past and what made America great while also looking ahead to ponder its future and what can be done to make the country even better. For everyone.
Whatever your stance on it is, patriotism is a complex topic, and many things have been said by both parties. So we decided to collect some well-known quotes about patriotism, from the most inspiring to the most thought-provoking.
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"I am a loyal American, and I love my country." - Steven Hatfill
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#122
"For what were all these country patriots born? To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn?" - Lord Byron
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#123
"My stars and my stripes are your dreams and your labors." - Franklin Knight Lane
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#124
"When a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion; but when he barks at strangers, it is patriotism!" - David Starr Jordan
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#125
"I define nothing. Not beauty, not patriotism. I take each thing as it is, without prior rules about what it should be." - Bob Dylan
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#126
"Our flag honors those who have fought to protect it, and is a reminder of the sacrifice of our nation's founders and heroes. As the ultimate icon of America's storied history, the Stars and Stripes represents the very best of this nation." - Joe Barton
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#127
"Our government has kept us in a perpetual state of fear - kept us in a continuous stampede of patriotic fervor - with the cry of grave national emergency." - Douglas MacArthur
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#128
"Our national motto is 'In God we Trust,' reminding us that faith in our Creator is the most important American value of all." - Marco Rubio
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#129
"I'm an advocate of the great Dr. Johnson, the English man of letters who said that patriotism was the last refuge of the scoundrel." - George Galloway
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#130
"I distinguish, between nationalism and patriotism." - Michael Ignatieff
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#131
"It's my firm conviction that when Uncle Sam calls, by God we go, and we do the best that we can." - R. Lee Ermey
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