Patriotism, Consequences, Directing

They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings. Steal a little and they throw you in jail. Steal a lot and then they make you king.
~ Bob Dylan

Happiness is not a reward — it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment — it is a result.
~ Robert Green Ingersoll

Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.
~ George S. Patton