“It’s a bit like being house proud, but of my country – looking after it, keeping it tidy, investing in it, caring for the people in it, looking out for neighbours and making visitors and newcomers feel welcome.” – Zoe, Barnsley, England
“Carl Schurz said ‘my country, right or wrong. If right, to be kept right. If wrong, to be set right.’ The truth is more involved. A nationalist believes the appearance of supremacy is so important he will attack his own countrymen for criticising it. A patriot will criticise their own country so it can become greater tomorrow than it was yesterday.” – William, US
“Patriotism is not wrapping yourself in your country’s flag; it’s wrapping yourself in your shared humanity.” – Gary, Rhode Island, US
