One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous.
- Aldous Huxley

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism
- Thomas Jefferson

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
- Samuel Johnson