For the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country. Because it feels like hope is making a comeback.
- Michelle Obama


Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
- George Washington


I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country.
- Abraham Lincoln


I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.
- George Washington


I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.
- Abraham Lincoln


If we love our country, we should also love our countrymen.
- Ronald Reagan


It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it.
- George Washington


Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about.
- Mark Twain


Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
- Mark Twain