Pride in Country Quotes

… loyalty to one's country, not to its institutions or its officeholders. The country is the real thing, the substantial thing, the eternal thing; it is the thing to watch over, and care for, and be loyal to; institutions are extraneous, they are its mere clothing, and clothing can wear out, become ragged, cease to be comfortable, cease to protect the body from winter, disease, and death.

… my kind of loyalty was loyalty to one's country; not to its institutions or it’s office holders..

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.

Patriotism is a little like strength. If you've got it, you don't have to wear it on your sleeve.

I think Americans want to believe in this country again.

There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism.

I wanted to make America proud.

My dad always had huge respect for the British Army. He always thought it was one of the best. And I think it changed his life - those seven years in that Army.

Of course, Americans have no monopoly of patriotic enthusiasm and good faith.

I'm not afraid to make a patriotic speech. There should be more of them.

Unlike many other peoples less happy, we give our devotion to a Government, to its Constitution, to its flag, and not to men.

Let us exalt patriotism and moderate our party contentions.

Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue.

Our country - whether bounded by the St. John's and the Sabine, or however otherwise bounded or described, and be the measurements more or less; - still our country, to be cherished in all our hearts, and to be defended by all our hands.

There is no party that has a lock on patriotism.

Let our object be, our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country.

I'm always proud to wear the colours of Spain.

I grew up as a British kid - I went to school in London, roamed the streets of London - but having these interactions with my roots and going back to Ghana, I'm like, 'Yeah this is sick.' I love my country and my people, and the energy and vibes that they bring back. So I want to rep that and be a part of it.

I was brought up by a Victorian Grandmother. We were taught to work jolly hard. We were taught to prove yourself; we were taught self reliance; we were taught to live within our income. You were taught that cleanliness is next to Godliness. You were taught self respect. You were taught always to give a hand to your neighbour. You were taught tremendous pride in your country. All of these things are Victorian values. They are also perennial values. You don't hear so much about these things these days, but they were good values and they led to tremendous improvements in the standard of living.

My first allegiance must stay where it has always been, to the people of the United States, my own people.

I'm a very patriotic England fan, actually. I always wore my heart on my sleeve.

Of course, for me, having served 22 years in the military and to have the opportunity to continue to serve my country is a great honor and is a privilege. So that's what makes it special each and every day.

I can assure you that my first and foremost interest is my country.

But my patriotism goes for something beyond what we have. We don't have something that I want to die for - anymore.

America, I've given you all and now I'm nothing.