Quotes for All
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. Eric Burdon
Freedom cannot be bestowed – it must be achieved. Elbert Hubbard
In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved. Franklin D. Roosevelt
They fell, but o’er their glorious grave Floats free the banner of the cause they died to save. Francis Marion Crawford
A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both. Dwight D. Eisenhower
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. Doc Hastings
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Desmond Tutu
Heroism is not only in the man, but in the occasion. Calvin Coolidge
I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism. Bob Riley
Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life. Bob Marley