Top 10 Greatest Quotes About Patriotism
Some people love the country they were born in. Others might have adopted a new country. Regardless, there seems to be a knack for patriotism with many people.However, not everyone sees the good in being patriotic. Along with feelings of pride and brotherly love, it has caused wars, fights, sadness and death.
Below are some of the best quotes about patriotism - not only in favor of, but also opposed to.
Countries, states, towns, races, classes, clubs, groups, teams, gangs, cliques - mankind will always find a reason to hate another group. What once was an evolutionary benefit is now our greatest downfall. The only group we truly belong to is humanity.
What about the people that were born illegally in a country? Should they have the right to be as patriotic as those born legally?
It makes me shiver to realize that if I were born in the U.S., I'd love my country. Shivers.
Let's face it, most wars not fought over religion are fought over real estate. Eddie Izzard captures it best with his "Flag" routine. Look it up.
Sometimes, it is not about blind faith but rather about judging someone by their works. Or, judging a country by its works.
Those who do not wish to sacrifice for another person are often not worth sacrificing for by others.
Any atrocity carried out by a nation or its government is wrong and should not be tolerated or condoned by its people.
Yelling "Patriotism" is often the first sign of guilt. It's like calling someone names on the playground because you know their argument is valid and you have no way to counter it.
Just because you have grievances and qualms with your country, government, or people doesn't mean you have to broadcast it to others who might not have formed an opinion yet. What better place to express your thoughts than at home, where the people you take issue with can hear you?
This thought not only aligns with the "might makes right" mentality but also questions whether all victorious actions are those that should have taken place.
As spoken by an American President, this statement essentially says that the State doesn't grant liberty or freedom. Instead, those who oppose the government are the people who guarantee it.
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While this quote is often used in defense of patriotism, I interpret it to mean that for liberty to exist, we need to be willing to fight for what we believe. Sometimes, those who agree with the status quo win, and sometimes the opponents do. But regardless, continuously questioning the existing dogma of the State is the only way to ensure a society doesn't fall into staleness and fanaticism.
True, because it hides all kinds of inhumanity under its umbrella and is the main excuse for militarism.