We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior. – Friedrich Durrenmatt

A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle. – George William Curtis

On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag! – Alexander Henry

The most tragic paradox of our time is to be found in the failure of nation,states to recognize the imperatives of internationalism. – Earl Warren

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. – Howard Zinn

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