Memorial Day Quotes

And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.
John F. Kennedy

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.
George William Curtis

There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America.
William J. Clinton

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.
James A. Baldwin

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

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

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

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

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.
Frank Knox

There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism.
Robert Charles Winthrop

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

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

The average American is nothing if not patriotic.
Herbert Croly

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.
Robin Hayes

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
George Washington

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

Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade.
Philip James Bailey

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