Honoring Veterans Memorial Day Quotes

Honoring Veterans Memorial Day Quotes by George Washington, William J. Clinton, John F. Kennedy, Herbert Croly, Nathan Hale, Socrates and many others.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
George Washington
There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America.
William J. Clinton
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
John F. Kennedy
The average American is nothing if not patriotic.
Herbert Croly
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
Nathan Hale
The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.
Socrates
The patriot’s blood is the seed of Freedom’s tree.
Thomas Campbell
And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave.
Joseph Rodman Drake
Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.
Harry S. Truman
These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor – and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.
Michael N. Castle
On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!
Thomas William Parsons
In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men.
Minot Judson Savage
Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life.
Bob Marley
You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.
Aristotle
Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look upon them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death.
Sun Tzu
Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.
Billy Graham