Thomas Jefferson Quotes

Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.

Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.

On a normal day, we value heroism because it is uncommon. On Sept. 11, we valued heroism because it was everywhere.

To fight the United States is like fighting the whole world. But it has been decided. So I will fight the best I can.

In times of conflict, our citizens have always been able to rise to the challenge. Maybe no greater example of that ability is found during the onset of World War II.

Pakistani nation and Pak Army have written a new history of bravery and valor against terrorism.

May we all, as a nation of believers, fight for the achievement of America; may we make sacrifices worthy of those proud men and women who fought for us, labored for us, bled soil from the beaches of Normandy to the fields of Gettysburg for us.

It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.

A military coup needs a sacrifice and courage that you can't find in an army without morale.

An appeal to fear never finds an echo in German hearts.

Then when I went to Iraq and saw the strength and character the men and women in our military service exhibit every day and their belief in what they're doing, I knew I wanted to get that on film and share it with everyone. They are my inspiration.

The courage of a soldier is found to be the cheapest and most common quality of human nature.

Let us also reflect on the honorable service of our men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces currently serving our country overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan, and around the world.

First, how to memorialize the heroes of 9/11; second, something that expresses our resolve.

God bless the Union; - it is dearer to us for the blood of brave men which has been shed in its defence.

We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.

At an unprecedented time with the worst attack ever on our soil, our President displayed extraordinary determination, leadership and resolve when history was thrust upon him and the United States.

Our officers and men behaved like men who are determined to be free.

I don't know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but, by God, they frighten me.

Thanks to the heroic sons and daughters of this country, who have paid sacrifices, we have been able to score a number of victories which are encouraging the nation-building process we are engaged in.

The impossibility of a retreat makes no difference in the situation of men resolved to conquer or die; and, believe me, my friends, if your conquest could be bought with the blood of your general, he would most cheerfully resign a life which he has long devoted to his country.

Arise, ye noble citizens, cast out all fear for good or ill, for our brave breasts and arms, shall be the walls that guard Brazil.

Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duty, and so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, "This was their finest hour.

As so often before on the courage and determination of British men and women serving our country the fate of many nations rest.

The more people who die for our cause, the stronger we shall become.