"Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade." - Philip James BaileyTweet
"Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong." - James BryceTweet
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." - Nathan HaleTweet
"As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars." - John M. McHughTweet
"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George WashingtonTweet
"There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism." - Robert Charles WinthropTweet
"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." - Mark TwainTweet
"I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually." - James A. BaldwinTweet
"Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops, and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well." - Jennifer M. GranholmTweet
"My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." - John F. KennedyTweet