Quotation by

George Washington

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

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George Washington is warning people to be careful of those who claim to love their country but actually use that claim to deceive or manipulate others. He advises skepticism toward false displays of loyalty that might hide selfish or harmful intentions.

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My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

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

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.

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.

Memorial Day this year is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life.

I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.