I distinguish between nationalism and patriotism.
We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior.
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.
They are patriotic in time of war because it is to their interest to be so but in time of peace they follow power and the dollar wherever they may lead.
It was patriotism not communism that inspired me.
The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny.
The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins.
Patriotism is an instant reaction that fades away when the war starts.
The tree of liberty needs to be watered from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country.