Alexander Lukashenko Quotes

Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood... will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic.

A lot of things I am, and a lot of things I am not. But I think I'm about as good an American as there is. I love this country. It's been very, very good to me. And it will be good to anybody if they are willing to give of themselves.

Patriotism demands the ability to feel shame as much as to feel pride.

I am only a simple woman who lives to serve Peron and my people.

I was raised to be in service to something larger than myself. A lot of actors concentrate on what they will get out of the profession, rather than what they can offer it. The way I see it, if you come with something to offer, you can offer it forever.

I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.

Everything I have done or attempted to do for Scotland has always been for her benefit, never my own and I defy anyone to prove otherwise.

All of our energy should be in sacrifice and services. Suffering, at least.

I did not intend that Uncle Sam be held up while he was doing great work for himself and all mankind.

I've done my country proud.

I accept everything which is favorable for the people and the army; for myself, I wish to live in retirement.

Sacrifice is a leader who puts the needs of millions of others before his own, who can forgo ego and pride in order to do what he promised he would. It's rising above pettiness and partisanship for the good of the country.

When you serve the country selflessly, that is your greatest contribution to the country.

The feeling of being able to do something for your own country is unmatchable.

I was asked to do something and represent my country. That's a great honor. This isn't about what it could do for me but what I could do for U.S.A. Basketball.

We are all proud of having thus contributed to the heretofore magnificent successes of our army.

Patriotism demands of us sustained sacrifice.

It's a really wonderful thing to focus your life on something other than your own personal career and ambition.

If I have to lay an egg for my country, I'll do it.

No man is worth his salt who is not ready at all times to risk his well-being, to risk his body, to risk his life, in a great cause.

I've served my country.

I just want to serve Colombia.

I'd always step up to the mark to serve the people of the country.

Look, I would say that anyone who does this work and doesn't have a strain of idealism is an adrenaline junkie or completely narcissistic. There is no other justification. You're risking your life, and if anything happens, it's our families who suffer tremendously.

I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.