Patriotic Quotes - Page 6

The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.

The only means of establishing and perpetuating our republican forms of government is the universal education of our youth in the principles of Christianity by means of the Bible.

Some Americans need hyphens in their names, because only part of them has come over; but when the whole man has come over, heart and thought and all, the hyphen drops of its own weight out of his name.

In a chariot of light from the region of the day, the Goddess of Liberty came. She brought in her hand as a pledge of her love, the plant she named Liberty Tree.

You'll never have a quiet world till you knock the patriotism out of the human race.

We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear.

I know there is a God - I see the storm coming and I see his hand in it - if he has a place then I am ready - we see the hand.

Beer commercials are so patriotic: Made the American Way. What does that have to do with America? Is that what America stands for? Feeling sluggish and urinating frequently?

137 years later, Memorial Day remains one of America's most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed - it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy.

Beware the leader who bangs the drums of war in order to whip the citizenry into a patriotic fervor.

Politics is the art of making your selfish desires seem like the national interest.

Intellectually I know that America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country.

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.

Yonder are the Hessians. They were bought for seven pounds and tenpence a man. Are you worth more? Prove it. Tonight the American flag floats from yonder hill or Molly Stark sleeps a widow!

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary and spontaneous instead of a compulsory routine is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds.

Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it.

Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired of. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution. On you depend the fortunes of America. You are to decide the important question, on which rest the happiness and liberty of millions yet unborn. Act worthy of yourselves.

We stand for freedom. That is our conviction for ourselves; that is our only commitment to others.

Practicing the Golden Rule is not a sacrifice, it's an investment.

We must teach our children to resolve their conflicts with words, not weapons.

Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty.

A thoughtful mind, when it sees a nation's flag, sees not the flag, but the nation itself.

To be patriotic is to be able to question government policy in times of crisis. To be patriotic is to stand up for the Bill of Rights and the Constitution in times of uncertainty and insecurity. To be patriotic is to speak up against the powerful in defense of the weak and the voiceless. To be patriotic is to be willing to pay the price to preserve our freedoms, dignity, and rights. To be patriotic is to challenge the abuses of the PATRIOT Act.

I will make such a wonderful India that all Americans will stand in line to get a visa for India