R. Lee Ermey Quotes

The resources of Patriotism are inexhaustible.

Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their choice.

I was only the servant of my country and had I, at any moment, failed to express her unflinching resolve to fight and conquer, I should at once have been rightly cast aside.

Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called.

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.

Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives.

Your King and Country need you.

The primary duty of a citizen is loyalty to country…. It is exhibited by an absolute and unreserved obedience to his country’s call.

I've been overtly and covertly serving America since I started in the armed services.

Our veterans made a commitment to our country when they signed up.

I've spent 20 years in the Army, and I'm just so fiercely proud of being British.

I'm happy to be serving my country.

The only important thing I have to say is that my father never fought against his country.

Being a soldier, fighting for this country, is neither Republican nor Democrat.

The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a higher plain.

Patriotism demands of us sustained sacrifice.

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

Our first responsibility is not to ourselves. Our first responsibility is to our country and to our God.

Any commands which Congress may have for me shall be cheerfully executed by one of their earliest soldiers, whose happiness it is to think that, at a less smiling moment, he had the honor to be adopted by America, and whose blood, exertions, and affections will in her good times, as they have been in her worst, be entirely at her service.

I commit myself to serve my country.

Patriotism is a kind of religion; it is the egg from which wars are hatched.

They held it their duty to live but for their country.

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.

I did what any American could and should do: serve his country in its time of need.

I'll play baseball for the Army or fight for it, whatever they want me to do.