Thomas Francis Meagher Quotes

They who have tried to serve their country, no matter how weak the efforts may have been, are sure to receive the thanks and blessings of its people.

I have rendered my country and people an enormous service. They owe me everything.

As Americans, we should all convey our thanks to the brave men and women who have selflessly and courageously served our nation.

For me, if I have done my duty, the continued approbation of Congress and the Marine Committee will make me rich indeed, and far more than reward me for a life of service devoted from principles of philanthropy, to support the dignity of human nature.

I'm happy to be serving my country.

A lot of things I am, and a lot of things I am not. But I think I'm about as good an American as there is. I love this country. It's been very, very good to me. And it will be good to anybody if they are willing to give of themselves.

Patriotism demands the ability to feel shame as much as to feel pride.

I will always serve my country in any capacity, but I'm very happy with what I'm doing right now.

A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.

There's a lot of people that fought for their country and that's not something to be taken lightly. They gave their life, everything they had, they gave their lives, to give us what we have. That's why I'm so passionate about my beliefs - because someone died.

During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and murmurs from deep within: Thank you. Thank you, my homeland.

To our men and women in the armed services, the huge and deep core of your loyalty has earned the nation's accolade.

Most honorable are services rendered to the State; even if they do not go beyond words, they are not to be despised.

Love of country is like love of woman - he loves her best who seeks to bestow on her the highest good.

When I see someone in a military uniform I make it a point to approach them, shake their hand and say five words... 'thank you for your service.' 'Stars Earn Stripes' is a high energy, fun, action show, but at its heart it is all about those five words.

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.

Our main goal is to honor God and to honor this country by honoring and serving those families who serve.

I can't imagine a more loyal employee to have than somebody who's laid their life on the line for their country.

I was raised with the notion that there is no greater honor than to find a way to serve your country.

Well, in the first place, military service, they don't call it service for nothing. You are actually serving your country. And it is a worthy and valid vocation.

The man who has given himself to his country loves it better; the man who has fought for his friend honors him more; the man who has labored for his community values more highly the interests he has sought to conserve; the man who has wrought and planned and endured for the accomplishment of God's plan in the world sees the greatness of it, the divinity and glory of it, and is himself more perfectly assimilated to it.

Your sacrifices have made this country what it is.

Veterans of this nation are special. Their benefits were earned on the battlefield.

Little, little can I give thee. Alabama, mother mine; But that little--hand, brain, spirit, All I have, and am are thine.

They serve so that we don't have to. They offer to give up their lives so that we can be free. It is, remarkably, their gift to us. And all they ask for in return is that we never send them into harm's way unless it is absolutely necessary. Will they ever trust us again?