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

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Patriotism is usually stronger than class hatred and always stronger than internationalism.

Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.

Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.

Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars.

True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.

Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it.

You're not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong no matter who says it.