“We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us.”~Francis John McConnell American social reformer and a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church Francis John McConnell was born on this day in 1871.
Patriotism
Random Quote for July 03, 2026
“Patriotism, red hot, is compatible with the existence of a neglect of national interests, a dishonesty, a cold indifference to the suffering of millions. Patriotism is largely pride, and very largely combativeness. Patriotism generally has a chip on its shoulder.”~Charlotte Perkins Gilman American humanist, novelist, writer, lecturer, early sociologist, and social reform advocate Charlotte Perkins … Continue reading Random Quote for July 03, 2026
Random Quote for April 09, 2026
“To criticize one’s country is to do it a service…. Criticism, in short, is more than a right; it is an act of patriotism-a higher form of patriotism, I believe, than the familiar rituals and national adulation.”~J. William Fulbright American politician, academic, and statesman J. William Fulbright was born on this day in 1905.
Random Quote for January 16, 2026
“Patriotism can flourish only where racism and nationalism are given no quarter. We should never mistake patriotism for nationalism. A patriot is one who loves his homeland. A nationalist is one who scorns the homelands of others.”~Johannes Rau German politician Johannes Rau was born on this day in 1931.
Random Quote for November 22, 2025
“Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.”~Charles de Gaulle French general and statesman Charles de Gaulle was born on this day in 1890.
Random Quote for August 26, 2025
“Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced.”~Robert Walpole British statesman Robert Walpole was born on this day in 1676.
Random Quote for May 10, 2025
“Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.”~James Bryce British academic, jurist, historian, diplomat, and politician James Bryce was born on this day in 1838.
Random Quote for March 11, 2025
“Bring on your tear gas, bring on your grenades, your new supplies of Mace, your state troopers and even your national guards. But let the record show we ain’t going to be turned around.”~Ralph Abernathy American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Ralph Abernathy was born on this day in 1926.
Random Quote for November 4, 2020
"I dislike loud-mouthed patriots who suggest they like our country more than I do. Some people's idea of patriotism is hating other countries."~Andy Rooney American radio and television writer Andy Rooney died on this day in 2011.
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