"We have to labor, and to work, and work hard, to give reality to our dreams. Those dreams are for the world, for all the nations and peoples are too closely knit together today for any one of them to imagine that it can live apart. Peace has been said to be indivisible; so is freedom, so is prosperity now, and so also is disaster in this One World that can no longer be split into isolated fragments."
A true patriot should hate for wrong and love for truth. He does not sell his services for his country .He should love his country truly and selflessly. Patriotism dose not mean ill will for the citizen of other counties. For example, we can love our child without hating the child of our neighbor. If you have these qualities in yourself then you can say that you are a good citizen.
Be responsible and be active. Don't do wrong with any person. Be practical. Do what you think is important to do. Don't forget that you are living with in a country where you are supposed to be an honorable citizen. They are facilitating you in many ways so you should be loyal to them in all regards. It is good to follow the regulations to bits. You should never break laws. You should present yourself at your level best. You should be loyal to your organization too.
Don't spread dust and dirt. It is your loyalty and good nature which will make you a patriot and good citizen at all.
The best thing any good citizen can do for their country, by letting their opinions and criticisms be known, so that more people become aware and speak out as well, and ultimately influence where your nation is headed. To be ignorant is to revoke your rights of citizenship.
Another good way to prove one's patriotism would be to enroll in their country's army reserves. If you truly believe that your country is right in what it is doing, then by all means enlist yourself and offer your services, because it proves you are