“Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade.”– Philip James Bailey Related Quotes “Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.”– George Washington “Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.”– James Bryce “It’s always the generals with the bloodiest records who are the first to shout what a hell it is. And it’s always the war widows who lead the Memorial Day parades.”– Paddy Chayefsky