national pride

During his time as president, Hugo Chavez's supporters argued that he gave Venezuelans the sense of national pride.

He's just like the hard rock on mountain under his pen, the sense of national pride and self reliance are deep in his soul.

Each state cultivates a strong sense of national pride and is sustained by the view that its enemies are out to destroy it.

This destruction continued well into the Nineteenth Century until preservation efforts and a resurgence of national pride put a stop to it.

So The Witcher is something of a national pride symbol, as well it should be.

Certainly, nuclear power and weapons, if it comes to that, would be a matter of national pride.

It's strange to me that some Chinese seem to feel as though not speaking English is expressing a kind of national pride.

For China, its space program is all about boasting national pride and international prestige.

THE warm, fuzzy feeling of national pride and unity engendered by South Africa's hosting of the football World Cup did not last long.

Many South Koreans view the launch in terms of national pride, as a milestone of the country's progress in its indigenous space program.

This difference and sense of national pride is the foundation on which racism rests.

But what was meant as a source of national pride and efficiency has instead become one of embarrassment and concern.

This is especially true in a year in which Beijing will host the Olympics, with national pride extraordinarily high.

Before the Wenzhou accident, high-speed rail had been a source of immense national pride.

But critics say those noble goals have been submerged by an overemphasis on national pride and politics.

National pride is on the line when the teams battle for a place in South Africa with the World Cup qualifying matches.

Peopleidentify with national culture, national pride and the national team. It is all linked together?

National pride, they judge, can be restored only by standing up to the US and Europe.

Q: You say that national pride is a vital issue and that Iran has had its pride insulted over the centuries by many other countries.

Japan is pining for a national hero, following several blows to its national pride over the past year.

He added, 'Given circumstances and the fact that there is no national pride in this matter, France doesn't have to position itself first. '

American spirit was optimistic and confident in the 19th century and the national pride of America grew up in superiority.

First and foremost, the World Cup draws out a sense of national pride.

Earlier this was a society that had no national pride, and people asked me why I liked Genghis.

Increasingly, their domestic legitimacy relies on a renewed sense of national pride .

The Beijing Games have been a boon for marketers in China seeking to tap the growing middle class's national pride and interest in sports.

Lee became an iconic figure particularly to the Chinese, as he portrayed Chinese national pride and Chinese nationalism in his movies.

Others say that the opposite is true, that international contests encourage false national Pride and lead in misunderstanding and hatred.

But Egypt, though poor, has a sophisticated elite, a well-educated middle class and strong sense of national pride.

Whereas a strong currency was once a symbol of national pride, few countries appear to relish the prospect today.

More importantly, young Iranians have a strong sense of national pride.

National pride is partly linked to a sense of international duty.

Visek says the first and foremost reason is the World Cup draws out a sense of national pride.

The Great Depression caused a decline of tango in Argentina, but it was _(10)_ revived as a source of national pride.

Top quality cotton is a source of national pride and is known as Burkina Faso's "white gold" .

But tapping into national pride by 'wrapping themselves in the flag' as the Olympics near is gutsy guerrilla marketing, Mr. Ketchum said.

He believes the issue is as much about national pride as it is economics.

February is also the month when the U. S. hockey team's victory over the Soviets ignites national pride.

National pride and a booming economy have fused to form a powerful support base.

Even as the hunger worsens, the state appears determined to rally national pride at home.

Others say that the opposite is true: that international contests encourage false national pride and lead to misunderstanding and hatred.

Still, like North Korea, South Korea has bestowed its rocket program with a halo of national pride.

This artwork, in Porto, Portugal, shows Mona in a baseball cap and related attire. Perhaps a symbol of national pride?

'Claiming most of the recently developed bullet trains as China's own may be good for national pride . . .

Almost all Iranians believe Iran should have nuclear power as a matter of national pride.

It is the foundation of our post-war reconstruction. It is the essential part of our national pride; we don't have much else.

Enterprising locals have built riverside bars hawking the national pride, "Beerlao, " and jerry-rigged flywires over the river.

The delay comes as a disappointment to many who looked forward to the launch as a milestone of national pride.

The proposal is a reflection of a burgeoning national pride now sweeping the country.

The anointed successor of Junichiro Koizumi, Mr Abe has emphasised restoring national pride through robust diplomacy.

Becoming part of the global scientific endeavour is about more than national pride.

People cheered them, the sense of national pride felt.

But the media, at any rate, portray it as a point of national pride and as a huge stimulus to the economy and employment.

They'll figure out how to balance national pride with the clear need for more-integrated fiscal systems among the members.

At stake in the conflicting claims: national pride and potentially lucrative natural gas drilling rights in waters around them.

RUSSIA'S ability to deal with its legendarily severe winters is a source of national pride.

National pride: A bronze pig's head, one of 12 zodiac sculptures that once graced the Imperial Summer Palace.

Although al-Aqsa is a focal point of Palestinian national pride, a religious dispute alone cannot set the West Bank ablaze.

Party leaders hope that national pride will help the country to remain stable and united amid turbulent social and economic change.

But North Korea is crazy about soccer, its top sport and a source of national pride.

China analysts say such protests will probably push China to adopt more hard-line positions to salve its national pride.

For any region, Hughes said, star athletes are a "powerful source of national pride and solidarity. "

Baseball is a sporting obsession and a source of national pride in Cuba.

National pride is at stake in next week's game against England.

It aims to promote the spirit of civilization black Africa, recall the national pride and self-confidence of blacks.

their consistent refusal to permit immigration , in spite of under - population , is typical of this national pride.

It staged a display of precision and authority to stage a flawless games that became an expression of national pride.

As mentioned before, the temple has become a symbol of Cambodia, and is a source of great national pride.

Every country possesses sites of local or national interests, which are a source of national pride.

We're not asking you to give up national pride.

National pride, too, came in time to invest the person of Attila with a halo of fiction.

All countries have a date on which they commemorate their founding and celebrate national pride.

Russians feel stability has returned, with national pride restored.

Yang's voyage has enhanced China's image overseas and boosted national pride at home.

The communist government has staked billions of dollars and national pride on the effort.

National pride is not grounds to isolate our American Dobermans from the mainstream genetic pool.

Every district wants its own port, and some projects make sense only as tokens of national pride.

This explosion of national pride is a priceless benefit of the World Cup tournament.

Although their dignity is challenged in so many ways, they have tremendous national pride and desire for self sufficiency.

Unless you say we want to go for national pride and ego, so we just play our best players in this tournament, then it is defendable.

It is the most formidable kind of faith the kind that is emotionally fused with national pride.

"Construction of West Seti will be the milestone for Nepal. It is the project of national pride, " he added.

No discipline was too esoteric in the pursuit of national pride. A gold medal in women's quadruple sculls rowing?

In recent years it has hardly been the source of much national pride.

The appeal is out of national pride.

National pride in its full force while all stand still.

National pride is a stronger force than religion in Indonesia.

His daughter's nationality is a matter of national pride.

Somethinglike that would create jobs, a sense of national pride and give young people something to aspire to.

But of course, national pride is one element.

Indeed, many retail investors thought that they could count on the government to prop up share prices as a matter of national pride.

Today's superpowers really don't want war. They just want to build war machines for national pride and economic benefit.

First, there is national pride, which can serve as a unifying force.

In 1968, Russia's national pride, the first into space Yuri Gagarin died in the Brezhnev era a flying accident.

Founded in 1865 as a paper mill, Nokia is a source of national pride in Finland.

Americans who gathered here feel their sense of national pride, which was so damaged by Bin Laden, has now been greatly restored.

Cigars are considered a national pride in Cuba and also Cuba's main export items with sales worth 368 million dollars in 2010.

They build it for national pride.

For China, there are just seven points between national pride and market savvy.

For Korea, reclassification could prove a source of some national pride.

But the problem goes beyond national pride.

According to the site, Kim said that the country's traditional garb is a "source of [national] pride. "

The porcelain and pottery art of the Chinese people is our national pride.

IN THE end, it came down to economic ties versus national pride.

The pursuit of sport is for national pride.

They are the national pride of Chile.

Your constitution allows for a monarchy that is a source of national pride.

The government won't let the Detroit car companies die because they're part of our history, and it's a matter of national pride.

I would say, thank you move, you is the most lovable person, hope you go, you are national pride.

In 1910 modernisers in the imperial court sought to whip up national pride by staging a world's fair.

In 1910 modernisers in the imperial court sought to whip up national pride by staging a world's fair.

if they are only true to themselves, should inspire them with national pride.

They're also a source of national pride, earning an appearance on the back of China's 20 yuan note.

A sudden surge of national pride deep in my body boom!

Yes, this is indeed a justifiable cause for celebration. It is also a moment of national pride.

It's a rich country, they take a lot of national pride in it and the king is responsible.

Theyre also a source of national pride, earning an appearance on the back of Chinas 20 yuan note.

The boom has become the source of much national pride.

The keffiyah, after all, says Azzad Herbawi, is "a symbol of national pride - we should be supported by everyone" .

The gold-medal haul (51 compared with America's 36 and 23 for Russia) will boost national pride.

The gold-medal haul (51 compared with America's 36 and 23 for Russia) will boost national pride.

I think that temptation is even greater than national pride.

The blogger asks really who is humiliating Iranian national pride more.

how false national pride led to undesirable incidents in international games

The modern 'Juye lesson plans' rocked the country, greatly enhancing national pride and national self-confidence;

a sense of national pride and belonging

The world brand, the national pride. (Bosideng)

There is something else out there besides national pride,

bred only false national pride