National Quotes
Sayings on nationhood, identity, and shared institutions.
This page collects lines that use the word 'national' in strikingly different ways, from the bond between a country and its religious traditions to careers built around national organizations. For more on shared identity, see the American quotes page.
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The dissolution of the nation destroys the national religion, and dethrones the national deity.
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Philanthropic colonization is a failure. National colonization will succeed.
American Quotes
American politics is theatre. There is a frightening emotionalism at national conventions.
Democratic Quotes
Al Gore adopted three utterly different personas in three national presidential debates.
Getting elected to the National Academy of Sciences is the ultimate peer recognition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this National quotes page cover?
It brings together sayings that use 'national' in different contexts, from the tie between a nation and its faith traditions to careers spent at national organizations.
Do the quotes discuss religion?
A couple do, touching on how a nation's collapse can affect its religious identity, and clarifying that a political movement discussed isn't a religious one.
Is this page focused on any single country?
No, the quotes range across different contexts and regions, using 'national' more as a concept than a reference to one specific nation.
Why is comedy mentioned in a national quotes collection?
One lighter quote comes from someone describing their work in comedy development at a well-known national publication, showing the word's playful side too.
Where can I find related quotes about pride or identity?
Check the American quotes page for more on identity tied to a specific country.
