Patriotism is best exemplified through auto-critique.

I believe patriotism comes from the heart. Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief.

Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

There are those who wrap themselves in flags and blow the tinny trumpet of patriotism as a means of fooling the people.

I want to light the lights of patriotism.

There is a real patriotism underneath the best of my music but it is a critical, questioning and often angry patriotism.

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

Well, the post office is probably not the place you want to go if you want to be infused with patriotism and a renewed sense of vigor.

There is no patriotic obligation to help advance the career of a politician who is otherwise pursuing interests that are fundamentally antithetical to your values. That's not the call of patriotism.