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Block of italic text on a white background: "We talk a great deal about patriotism. What do we mean by patriotism in the context of our times? I venture to suggest that what we mean is a sense of national responsibility which will enable America to remain master of her power -- to walk with it in serenity and wisdom, with self-respect and the respect of all mankind; a patriotism that puts country ahead of self; a…

Adlai Stevenson on Patriotism as Lifelong Dedication

A plain-text Adlai Stevenson quote from 1952 defining patriotism as steady lifelong dedication, not frenzied outbursts. A civics-class staple that still lands for grown-up Xennials.

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Block of italic text on a white background: "We talk a great deal about patriotism. What do we mean by patriotism in the context of our times? I venture to suggest that what we mean is a sense of national responsibility which will enable America to remain master of her power -- to walk with it in serenity and wisdom, with self-respect and the respect of all mankind; a patriotism that puts country ahead of self; a…

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