Patriotism Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old patriotism quotes, patriotism sayings, and patriotism proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected. George Washington
It is impossible to govern a nation without God and the Bible. George Washington
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. George Washington
The constitution is the guide which I will never abandon. George Washington
A war for a great principle ennobles a nation. Albert Pike
When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation. Alexander Hamilton
I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep, I am afraud of an army of sheep led by a lion. Alexander The Great
If the union is once severed, the line of separation will grow wider and wider, and the controversies which are now debated and settled in the halls of legislation will then be tried in field of battle and determined by the sword. Andrew Jackson
As long as our government is administered for the good of the people, and is regulated by their will; as long as it secures is the rights of persons and of property, liberty of conscience and of the press, it will be worth defending. Andrew Jackson
The brave man inattentive of his duty, is worth little more to his country than the coward who deserts in the hour of danger. Andrew Jackson
True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what is right. Brigham Young
Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong. James Bryce
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died, Rather we should thank God that such men lived. George S. Patton
The patriot volunteer, fighting for our country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth. Thomas J Jackson
The nation that forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten. Calvin Coolidge
Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in (consequence) is enough to bury those who did not return. Colin Powell
I do not believe that war and military service are the only means to honor America. God grants us all the privilege of having our character and our patriotism tested. John McCain
Those who wear the uniform of the United States know better than anyone the meaning of American Citizenship. John McCain
A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living. John F. Kennedy
A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. Ralph Waldo Emerson
These men came here to storm these beaches for one purpose only, not to gain anything for ourselves, not to fulfill any ambitions that America had for conquest, but just to preserve freedom. Many thousands of men have died for such ideals as these, but these young boys were cut of in their prime. Dwight D. Eisenhower
One man with courage makes a majority. Andrew Jackson
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. Thomas Paine
It's the soldier not the reporter who gives you the freedom of the press. John Hagee
It's the soldier not the campus organizer who allows you to demonstrate. John Hagee
It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war. John F. Kennedy
I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them. Clara Barton
So long as we have enough people in this country willing to fight for their rights, we'll be call a democracy. Roger Baldwin
We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it. Thomas Jefferson
Victories that are easy are cheap. Those only are worth having which come as the result of hard fighting. Henry Ward Beecher