National Appreciation Quotes

Only a dead nation remembers its heroes when they die. Real nations respect them when they are alive.

I think a lot of Americans don't appreciate just what an incredible country this is, how lucky they are, how safe they are, how empowered they are.

Dublin's a great place. It really is. It's a great place. And Ireland, especially, is a great place. I've realized that growing up more. I'm loving my country more as I'm getting older.

An award or an honour from the government is always welcomed any time.

Well, I think that as a country, we've drifted away from appreciating the importance of imagination.

The American people will not soon forget their debt to Mr. Roosevelt. More glorious than winning a battle is this triumph of peace..

This Thanksgiving, Americans are especially thankful for our freedom, and we are especially thankful to you, those who keep us free.

No money on earth can buy the love and affection that has been given to me by a grateful nation.

There are people who love and appreciate this country, but they don't talk about it that way. Now is the time to talk.

To be recognised by a whole country is incredible.

The proper means of increasing the love we bear our native country is to reside some time in a foreign one.

I think that Canada is one of the most impressive countries in the world, the way it has managed a diverse population, a migrant economy. The natural beauty of Canada is extraordinary. Obviously there is enormous kinship between the United States and Canada, and the ties that bind our two countries together are things that are very important to us.

It makes me proud not just to be a Canadian writer but to be a Canadian, to live in a country where we treat our writers like movie stars.