David McCullough Quotes

Patriotism demands of us sustained sacrifice.

If I have to lay an egg for my country, I'll do it.

No man is worth his salt who is not ready at all times to risk his well-being, to risk his body, to risk his life, in a great cause.

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.

If I have got to be a soldier, I must be a good one, anything else is unthinkable.

My whole life was service to people and the Fatherland.

I am only a simple woman who lives to serve Peron and my people.

I am proud of my work for my country.

Now here I am playing a passionate young Irishman who would die for what he believes in.

I admire the military. I guess in a world of villains and heroes, they're my heroes. Their dedication, their commitment, their discipline, their code of ethics.

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.

The men and women who serve this great nation, whether they are stationed in Iraq, Fort Riley, or the Korean Peninsula, or they serve us at home as our community first responders, serve because they believe in America.

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

I will fight for America until the day I drop.

I loved being in the Marine Corps, I loved my job in the Marine Corps, and I loved the people I served with. It's one of the best things I've had a chance to do.

The heart and soul of a Navy SEAL is somebody who's committed to their country and committed to their teammates.

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

Now I must defend with my blood the ideas that have come from my pen.

Your sacrifices have made this country what it is.

I'm glad it was me instead of you, Frank. The country needs you.

I felt that the last drop of my patriotism had leaked out from the end of my shoes.

The mission of this corps will be, as it has always been, based on complete self-sacrifice for the regeneration of the fatherland.

I am putting on the uniform, and I shall take it off only in death or victory.

I've done my country proud.

I try to do as much as I can for the military.