Eva Peron Quotes

Men will work hard for money. They will work harder for other men. But men will work hardest of all when they are dedicated to a cause. Until willingness overflows obligation, men fight as conscripts rather than following the flag as patriots. Duty is never worthily performed until it is performed by one who would gladly do more if only he could.

The price of greatness is responsibility.

I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.

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

Patriotism demands of us sustained sacrifice.

You're looking for players whose name on the front of the sweater is more important than the one on the back. I look for these players to play hard, to play smart and to represent their country.

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

You get an opportunity to do something for your country, you better get out and do it.

Doing what you want to do is easy. Doing what you have to do is hard.

It is the solemn obligation of a leader always to be a leader. Even when - perhaps especially when - you don't feel like being a leader.

A leader is one who, out of madness or goodness, volunteers to take upon himself the woe of the people. There are few men so foolish, hence the erratic quality of leadership in the world.

The cost of leadership is self-interest.

Power means happiness; power means hard work and sacrifice.

You have to step up when your number is called.

I don't think I've ever had a minute off in Israel. I've been completely and utterly devoted to what Hanadiv does. I'm not saying I'm a good guy for that. It's just the way the dice have fallen.

I lack the strength needed to sustain the scepter. I abhorred it, but in the end I agreed to accept it in order to prevent evils to the country which was about to succumb anew, if not to the former slavery, at least to the horrors of anarchy.

You’re not saying “No” to me. You’re saying “No” to the presidency and to your country. Hasn’t your country been pretty good to you?

What we depend upon in a political leader is the fact that if necessary he will kill for us…. If he is not willing to shed blood we are afraid of him. He must protect us.

It has been my purpose, since I have been placed in my present position, to make no speeches.

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

The greatest honor of my life was to lead these men in my platoon, even though it was a war that I and they disagreed with.

I take my responsibilities to this House very seriously.

Some of the most dedicated, most passionate people I've ever met have been part of the United States armed forces.

When you go out there, you're not just representing your country or the NBA: you're representing your beliefs. You want to play hard for Someone who died for you.

I am humbled by the prospect of serving those who have borne the battle, those American men and women who have sacrificed so much.