"Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name." ― Ambrose Bierce Topic(s): Patriotism More From Ambrose Bierce "In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office." "Logic: The art of thinking and reasoning in strict accordance with the limitations and incapacities of the human misunderstanding." "Consul – in American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave the country." More In Patriotism "Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it."― Denis Diderot "I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone."― Edith Cavell "The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins."― Clara Barton