Wednesday, July 16, 2008

amor patriae

Patriotism is as much a virtue as justice, and is as necessary for the support of societies as natural affection is for the support of families. The Amor Patriae is both a moral and religious duty. It comprehends not only the love of our neighbors but of millions of our fellow creatures, not only of the present but of future generations.

Benjamin Rush
"On Patriotism"
Oct 20, 1773

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