"Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles." ― George Jean Nathan Topic(s): Patriotism More From George Jean Nathan "Great art is as irrational as great music. It is mad with its own loveliness." "No man can think clearly when his fists are clenched." "Women, as they grow older, rely more and more on cosmetics. Men, as they grow older, rely more and more on a sense of humor." More In Patriotism "There is a real patriotism underneath the best of my music but it is a critical, questioning and often angry patriotism."― Bruce Springsteen "I believe patriotism comes from the heart. Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief."― Jesse Ventura "I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism."― Bob Riley