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Our definition of patriotism is often too narrow.
Shall the lover of his country measure his loyalty only by his service as a soldier?

— William Jennings Bryan

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You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.

Cross of Gold Speech (1896)

Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.

You cannot judge a man's life by the success of a moment, by the victory of an hour, or even by the results of a year. You must view his life as a whole.

The Law and the Gospel (1896)

If they believe it, they go back to scoff at the religion of their parents.

Scopes Trial (1925)

While human government exists the tendency to abuse power will remain.

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I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.

Nathan Hale

It is not easy to see how the more extreme forms of nationalism can long survive when men have seen the Earth in its true perspective as a single small globe against the stars.

Arthur C. Clarke The Exploration of Space (1951)

Our country – In her intercourse with foreign nations may she always be in the right, and always successful, right or wrong.

Stephen Decatur

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

Barbara Ehrenreich

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