Who said “No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and…”?

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Barbara Ehrenreich. A published source records them saying or writing it.

Source"Family Values," The Worst Years of Our Lives: Irreverent Notes from a Decade of Greed (1991)

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“No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.”
— Barbara Ehrenreich
Verified"Family Values," The Worst Years of Our Lives: Irreverent Notes from a Decade of Greed (1991) · evidencePatriotism

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Ehrenreich, B. (n.d.). No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16113-no-matter-that-patriotism-is-too-often-the/

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Ehrenreich, Barbara. “No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16113-no-matter-that-patriotism-is-too-often-the/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Ehrenreich, Barbara. “No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16113-no-matter-that-patriotism-is-too-often-the/.

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