Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

Quote by Howard Zinn

Topics: Dissent Quotes, Patriotism Quotes

One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression.

One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression.

There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.

There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.

When people don't understand that the government doesn't have their interests in mind, they're more...

When people don't understand that the government doesn't have their interests in mind, they're more...

(Nationalism is) a set of beliefs taught to each generation in which the Motherland or...

(Nationalism is) a set of beliefs taught to each generation in which the Motherland or...

Americans have been taught that their nation is civilized and humane. But, too often, U.S....

Americans have been taught that their nation is civilized and humane. But, too often, U.S....

If the gods had intended for people to vote, they would have given us candidates.

If the gods had intended for people to vote, they would have given us candidates.

There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.

There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.

You can't be neutral on a moving train.

You can't be neutral on a moving train.

If the gods had intended for people to vote, they would have given us candidates

If the gods had intended for people to vote, they would have given us candidates

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

Most wars, after all, present themselves as humanitarian endeavors to help people.

Most wars, after all, present themselves as humanitarian endeavors to help people.

War itself is the enemy of the human race.

War itself is the enemy of the human race.

We need to decide that we will not go to war, whatever reason is conjured...

We need to decide that we will not go to war, whatever reason is conjured...

In the United States today, the Declaration of Independence hangs on schoolroom walls, but foreign...

In the United States today, the Declaration of Independence hangs on schoolroom walls, but foreign...

If those in charge of our society - politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press...

If those in charge of our society - politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press...

So now is the time, more than ever, for those who truly value all the...

So now is the time, more than ever, for those who truly value all the...

Discussion in America means dissent.

Discussion in America means dissent.

May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.

May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.

The only way to make sure people you agree with can speak is to support...

The only way to make sure people you agree with can speak is to support...

Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.

Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.

Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is...

Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is...