John Dryden Quotes

If that was good enough for George Washington, it's good enough for me.

Sage and hero, side by side, Building for their sons the State Which they shall rule with pride

Just remember, what the French say. No, probably not the French, they've got a president or something. The Brits, maybe, or the Swedes. You know what I mean?" "No, Matthew. What do they say?" "The king is dead, that's what they say. The king is dead. Long live the king.

If you can't get them to salute when they should salute and wear the clothes you tell them to wear, how are you going to get them to die for their country?

If you can ask a young man to give his life for his country, you can lead people.

There can be no greater privilege in life than to be chosen to lead your country.

By ancestry, I was born to rule.

When you're asked/told to come to Canberra by your Prime Minister, in the country I grow up in, you obey that.

The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny.

I want to tell you that if the Great Spirit had chosen anyone to be the chief of this country, it is myself.

Men in authority will always think that criticism of their policies is dangerous. They will always equate their policies with patriotism, and find criticism subversive.

After 9/11, I knew I wanted to write about power and identity and the way Americans on all sides of the political spectrum often mythologize our leaders, which are themes that the superhero genre has always handled really well.

Only I can turn this country around.

A demagogue is a person with whom we disagree as to which gang should mismanage the country.

To me, it's the White House and always will be.

All monarchies have a common characteristic...and that is stubbornness.

Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the President or any other public official.

With a flag you can lead people wherever you want.

The mantle of the pioneers has fallen on our shoulders.

I am sure I can save this country and no one else can.

It is my opinion that General Washington’s influence will do more than all the Assemblies upon the Continent. I always thought him exceeding popular; but in many places he is little less than adored; and universally admired. His influence in this Country might possibly effect something great.

There is no passion to which the rulers of a people can address themselves with greater [political] effect [than war.]

It's a primitive thing, kings and queens.

Nationalism is a tool increasingly used by leaders to bolster their authority, especially amid difficult economic and political conditions.

'Dynasty' is such an appealing title in and of itself, not even knowing about the original series. It's a word that evokes power and legacy and a certain level of epic-ness.