Zhang Zhidong Quotes

But we must not, if we are loyal, disperse our energies in a partisan warfare that is waged without regard to its consequences to the well being, security, or honor of the country.

That future depends on the values of self-government, our sense of duty, loyalty, self-confidence and regard for the common good. We are a diverse country, and getting more diverse. And these virtues are what keep this great country together.

When I disagree with the President on foreign policy, I ought to do it on American soil.

Everything belongs to the fatherland when the fatherland is in danger.

To the law we bow with reverence. It is the one king that commands our allegiance.

I believe we should always put our country first.

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

It is one thing to tell the citizens of some faraway country to go to hell, but it is another to do the same to your own citizens, who are supposedly your ultimate sovereigns.

I'd have no problem serving under any president.

THIS Duty implies that we should affectionately interest ourselves in whatever concerns the Honour, the Fame and Security of our Sovereign and his Government.

We want peace and development in all 10 states of South Sudan - we don't want military backing.

I made it to protect the motherland.

I had a simple goal in life: to be true to my parents and our country as an honorable son, a caring brother, and a good citizen.

You will be pleased to know I stand obediently for the national anthem, though of course I would defend your right to remain seated should you so decide.

I am a subject of the British Crown, but whenever I have to choose between the interests of England and Canada it is manifest to me that the interests of my country are identical with those of the United States of America.

I have heard something said about allegiance to the South. I know no South, no North, no East, no West, to which I owe any allegiance.

As young West Point cadets, our motto was 'duty, honor, country.' But it was in the field, from the rice paddies of Southeast Asia to the sands of the Middle East, that I learned that motto's fullest meaning. There I saw gallant young Americans of every race, creed and background fight, and sometimes die, for 'duty, honor, and their country.'

We may disagree among ourselves, but let us never lose sight of that greater battle for one people, one country, one Philippines.

Protection and patriotism are reciprocal. This is the way which has led nations to greatness.

You know those Navy SEALs, they weren't Democrats and Republicans. They were just doing what was best for America. Wouldn't that be a great country if all of you Americans were just like that? You followed orders, you marched in step and you followed my agenda.

A great country worthy of the name does not have any friends.

The military infrastructure grew me. My faith in God is important, my belief in my country is important, my relationship to my family is important, the things that Mom and Dad tell you growing up are important.

If military movies were automatically successful we'd make nothing but military movies. But seriously, patriotism is one thing that all Americans have in common.

I swear allegiance to the Republic of Sudan.

I like the ethos of the military and the idea of joining an institution in which, at the very least, everyone who signs up believes in something.