Phil Ochs Quotes

The grandeur and strength or our people and democracy are as big as a forest.

It's been a hard time to celebrate, to come out with a smile. But I'm an American. Naomi asked me to come out to support other Americans, and here I am.

I think America needs lots of tough people. Not just me. I think America needs to get tougher, all of us.

I realized then that the generations may change but the strength of our nation remains solid.

Yet she's only as rich as the poorest of the poor Only as free as a padlocked prison door Only as strong as our love for this land Only as tall as we stand!

This is a decent and honorable country - and resilient, too. We've been through a lot together. We've met challenges and faced dangers, and we know that more lie ahead. Yet we can go forward with confidence - because the State of our Union is strong, our cause in the world is right, and tonight that cause goes on. God bless.

In the face of all this evil, we remain strong and united, 'One Nation Under God.'

We may be a small island, but we are not a small people.

We emerged from the events of September 11 more steadfast in our beliefs, more courageous in our actions and more determined to protect our values than ever before.

September 11 is one of our worst days but it brought out the best in us. It unified us as a country and showed our charitable instincts and reminded us of what we stood for and stand for.

What makes America great is that we can come together during times of national tragedy.

The resolve of our great nation is being tested. But make no mistake, we will show the world that we will pass the test.

We're Americans - in times of crisis, we step up.

We didn't crumble after 9/11. We didn't falter after the Boston Marathon. But we're America. Americans will never, ever stand down. We endure. We overcome. We own the finish line.

A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong.

I am certain that I speak on behalf of my entire nation when I say: September 11th we are all Americans - in grief, as in defiance.

We've got to unite our country again, because we're stronger when we are united and we are weaker when we are divided.

It is in times of great tragedy when the true spirit of our wonderful country unites as one.

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

At the same time, I would add that the American people have a lot of courage.

I still believe in the possibility of the United States, with all its will and all its strength, and I don't just mean military, persevering against any challenge. I still believe in that.

The lesson of 9/11 is that America is truly exceptional. We withstood the worst attack of our history, intended by our enemies to destroy us. Instead, it drew us closer and made us more united. Our love for freedom and one another has given us a strength that surprised even ourselves.

It was the nation and the race dwelling all round the globe that had the lion's heart. I had the luck to be called upon to give the roar.

When terrorists attacked the symbols of our national unity and strength, they failed to realize that they were just symbols of our strength. The real strength of our nation comes from our people - not our buildings.

In days of doubt, in days of dreary musings on my country's fate, you alone are my comfort and support, oh great, powerful, righteous, and free Russian language!