Bruno Sammartino Quotes

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

I promise not to become a source of shame for you.

In honour I gained them, and in honour I will die with them.

I decided in my life that I would do nothing that did not reflect positively on my father's life.

I know my responsibilities. They are to my religion, my parents, my wife, my family and my community.

Neither do I think that I ever put any dishonour upon you.

Patriotism demands of us sustained sacrifice.

Love can do much, but duty more.

You have to defend your honor. And your family.

I would endeavour to deserve my life, Sire.

It is our duty to be faithful, not with eye service as men pleasers.

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.

May the spirit of devotion to duty which inspires us always dominate this Committee's conferences!

No one can disgrace us but ourselves.

The queen and I always got on well, still do; I uphold everything Her Majesty represents, has given up her life for. It's her duty. For her country, she's selfless to the grave.

My dad has worked so hard his whole life. He doesn't deserve to see his daughters going out embarrassing themselves and flashing their knickers. I want to make my parents proud.

Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.

The only reason I am living with my shame is to protect the Emperor from all responsibility.

To afford the President the greatest deference and respect should be a gratification to any citizen.

I wanted to do well for me and for Maura. It is bigger than me. I have a responsibility. It's incumbent upon me to do Maura the best I can.

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

Like so many others, my military career was anchored by a calling to give back to a country that had given me so much.

I wouldn't want to disappoint my family, my friends, my fans.

Mum used to say that when I went out of the house, I represented her. I took that seriously. So I didn't get involved with a lot of things. I held myself in a particular way.

If I ever spat at an opponent, I'd never be able to show my face to my family ever again.