Franz Grillparzer Quotes

We are a small nation, but strong.

If you put us in a difficult corner, we will stand our ground - that is the kind of country we are.

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

So the brother in black offers to these United States the source of courage that endures, and laughter.

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

I'm a big boy, and I'm a tough guy.

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.

Let's drink to the spirit of gallantry and courage that made a strange Heaven out of unbelievable Hell, and let's drink to the hope that one day this country of ours, which we love so much, will find dignity and greatness and peace again.

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

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.

There is something of the warrior in me.

War is a blessing compared with national degradation.

The American people are so much stronger, so much more resolved than any enemy can fully understand.

The Imperial [military] forces exist as moral entities. They defend not only Japan’s territorial needs, but also the enterprising spirit of the state and its everlasting nature, which is coeval with heaven and earth.

A flag should unite those over whom it flies.

We cannot allow the American flag to be shot at anywhere on earth if we are to retain our respect and prestige.

‘Only what we could carry’ was the rule. So we carried strength, dignity, and soul.

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

No force can conquer the service personnel and people who, in support of their great leader, have turned out in the struggle to defend their country with confidence in the validity of their cause and their own strength - this is a law and a truth taught by history.

I give no quarter, and I ask for none. Out there, I'm going to fight for my team and do the best I can.

If I get beaten I can walk away with my head high, knowing I have given everything.

The resilience, tenacity and zeal of our valiant air warriors is a source of pride for every Indian.

Be strong. Live honorably and with dignity. When you don't think you can, hold on.

A man should not be a silkworm; nor a nation a tent of caterpillars.

I've stood my ground in life, alone, even against overwhelming forces with the might and money to crush me.