Charles Dickens Quotes

Celebration of Independence Day with great pomp and show was quite appropriate when we were fighting for independence which we had neither seen nor handled. Now we have handled it and we seem to be disillusioned. At least - I am, even if you are not. What are we celebrating today? Surely, not our disillusionment.

It states, History should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future. It also suggests that this celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.

There is no nation in the world greater, older or more honorable than the Turkish nation, nor has one been seen in the history of humanity.

A nation's character is the sum of its splendid deeds; they constitute one common patrimony, the nation's inheritance. They awe foreign powers, they arouse and animate our own people.

No people can live in the past - not even in its own past. But if it no longer has a link with its history, it must of necessity perish. Persia, crowded with hardship and glory, ordeals and hopes. With the help of the Almighty, the lessons of the past constitute the best guide for the citizens of the future.

History is an instrument of the most genuine patriotic spirit

The American Motion Picture industry should do all that is within its power to upbuild and strengthen the spirit of Americanism within our people.

The Batave is much more Dutch than the Englander is English, the Frenchman is French or any other people of the world is anything. It is not exactly their patriotism which gives the Bataves the quality of eternal fixity of character, but rather their land, their climate, their whole manner of being and living, all of which resemble nothing else that can be seen on the face if the earth.

Any nation that forgets its past cannot have a future.

Something has been lost, a special feeling of patriotism, of belonging, is vanishing.

Even in high school, I was keenly aware of this remarkable tradition that the U.K. had of designing and making.

The Tower of David is important for Israel's heritage and existence because it is more than a tower, it is a symbol. It is more important than the Azrieli Towers.

Our flag is our identity, and we can't disrespect or let anyone else disrespect our identity.

Nevadans, and all Americans, are resilient. Overcoming adversity is a part of our national heritage.

People looked up to us for our values and leadership. But today, they laugh as we are busy debating whether one of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal, was actually built by Indians.

A people without a positive history is like a vehicle without an engine.

It is true that of all the states in India, Nagaland has a unique history. We are sensitive to this historical fact. But this uniqueness has in no way diminished the spirit of patriotism among the Naga people.

The only acceptable cravat is the original Croat one.

We're all from China, and whoever wins, it's OK - I just try my best.

The national team means you have the nation behind it.

I have three homes: my Belarusian land, the homeland of my father, where I have lived my whole life; Ukraine, the homeland of my mother, where I was born; and Russia's great culture, without which I cannot imagine myself. All are very dear to me.

I'd like to see us Pakistani actors do more work that reflects our culture, morals and values.

For me, coming to the national team is like coming home.

There are great legends and great fighters in the history of Mexico, and there will be more to come.

The great thing about America is that people take its history and mythologise it.