A. E. Housman Quotes

Revenge by young men is considered gain, even at the cost of their own lives, but old men who stay at home in times of war, and mothers who have sons to lose, know better.

Men, today we die a little.

Part of the American dream is to live long and die young. Only those Americans who are willing to die for their country are fit to live.

If we are marked to die, we are enough to do our country loss; and if to live, the fewer men, the greater share of honor.

We've got to protect our young men and women and we've got to win that, whatever the cost.

Through the centuries, over 1.2 million brave men and women have given their lives for our nation.

Soldiers are citizens of death's grey land, drawing no dividend from time's tomorrows.

I think I was always subconsciously driven by an attempt to restate that faith and to show where it was properly grounded, how it grew out of what a great many young men on both sides felt and believed and were brave enough to do.

Where could death have found him but at the post of duty.

It is a sweet and proper thing to die for one’s country.

Men are never really willing to die except for the sake of freedom: therefore they do not believe in dying completely.

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.

Young people are so brave when they go to fight.

I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command.

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.

History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice.

As the daughter of a 25-year veteran of the armed forces, I am incredibly thankful for the sacrifices our women and men have made in Iraq, and continue to make in Afghanistan.

The greatest men of a nation are those it puts to death.

I want it understood that all these men fought for principle, not for plunder, and that they were true-hearted, honorable soldiers, fighting for what they esteemed was a righteous cause.

Follow me if I advance, kill me if I retreat, avenge me if I die.

The dedication of the United States Air Force, Special Forces, and others involved in the mission to tracking down terrorists can not be matched. We express our gratitude to these men and women who defend the freedom America represents.

Yes, young men, Italy owes to you an undertaking which has merited the applause of the universe. You have conquered and you will conquer still, because you are prepared for the tactics that decide the fate of battles.

To die for one's country is such a worthy fate that all compete for so beautiful a death.

For those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we are grateful that such men and women were among us. For those who continue to serve, we honor their commitment. For those who return to civilian life, we honor their service.

As I suffer in the defence of my Country, I must consider this hour as the most glorious of my life -Remember that I die as becomes a British Officer, while the manner of my death must reflect disgrace on your Commander.