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
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The saying, "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings." means that there is no honor among thieves anymore. It is often said that patriotism and ethics are mutually exclusive. But, as long as there is a notion of right and wrong and integrity remains, then patriotism remains.

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