Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.
Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.
We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are...
As my dad said you have an obligation to leave the world better than how you found it. And he also reminded us to be givers in this life and not takers.