Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely Posted on August 13, 2011August 13, 2006 by admin “Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.” — Denis Diderot Author: Denis Diderot Category: patriotism Tags: patriotism, Denis Diderot Spread the love Related posts: I look forward to a great future Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. Patriotism is when love of your own To me, it seems a dreadful indignity