Memorial Day Quotes

"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."

"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it."

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism."

"My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

"I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."

"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

"A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle."

"Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade."

"There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America."

"Who sows virtue reaps honor."

"Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong."

"America is hope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is valor."

"In remembering those who lost their lives in the London attacks and the September 11th attacks we continue our commitment to fighting for freedom, democracy and justice."

"On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag!"

"On Memorial Day, I don't want to only remember the combatants. There were also those who came out of the trenches as writers and poets, who started preaching peace, men and women who have made this world a kinder place to live."

"True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going."

"Memorial Day this year is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life."

"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."

"The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude."

"The average American is nothing if not patriotic."

"There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country."

"May Heaven be propitious, and smile on the cause of my country."

"Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose."

"I would rather be remembered by a song than by a victory."

"As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars."

"There's intense national feeling in America that could be called patriotism."

"What I can do for my country, I am willing to do."

"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."

"I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism."

"Over all our happy country - over all our Nation spread, Is a band of noble heroes - is our Army of the Dead."