“Safety is the last refuge of the scoundrel!”
“Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.”
“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.”
“I was only following orders," the Mayor mocks. "The refuge of scoundrels since the dawn of time.”
“Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled.”
“No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.”