"How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!"Maya Angelou
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200 FAMOUS QUOTES · VETERANS-DAY-QUOTES
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Honour those who served with 200 Veterans Day quotes from Abraham Lincoln, Vikram Batra, Sam Manekshaw, Maya Angelou and John McCrae.
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself."
Joseph Campbell
HeroesService
"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
Douglas MacArthur
PeaceSacrifice
"Old soldiers never die; they just fade away."
Douglas MacArthur
VeteransLegacy
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."George S. Patton
GratitudeRemembrance
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave."
Elmer Davis
FreedomBravery
"The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: their courage nerves a thousand living men."
Minot J. Savage
CourageLegacy
"When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today."
John Maxwell Edmonds
SacrificeKohima Epitaph
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them."
Laurence Binyon
RemembranceOde of Remembrance
"In Flanders fields the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row."
John McCrae
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"We are the Dead. Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, loved and were loved, and now we lie in Flanders fields."
John McCrae
RemembranceSacrifice
"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him."
G. K. Chesterton
LoveDuty
"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer."George S. Patton
CourageEndurance
"Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death."
Omar Bradley
BraveryFear
"Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be."
Douglas MacArthur
DutyHonor
"The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example."
Benjamin Disraeli
LegacyHeroes
"Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with."
Brodi Ashton
ChoiceHeroes
"To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan."Abraham Lincoln
Caring for VeteransDuty
"It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced."Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg AddressRemembrance
"These heroes are dead. They died for liberty – they died for us."
Robert G. Ingersoll
LibertySacrifice
"In war, there are no unwounded soldiers."
José Narosky
Wounds of WarCompassion
"Bravery never goes out of fashion."
William Makepeace Thackeray
BraveryTimeless
"Heroism is endurance for one moment more."
George F. Kennan
HeroismEndurance
"Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul."
Michel de Montaigne
ValorCourage
"Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened."
Billy Graham
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# Veterans Day Quotes
Veterans Day, observed every year on November 11, honours all who have served in the armed forces: those who returned home, those who carry visible and invisible wounds, and those who stood ready to protect others. It falls on the anniversary of the 1918 Armistice that ended the First World War, the same day many countries mark Remembrance Day with red poppies. In India, January 14 is observed as Armed Forces Veterans' Day.
This collection brings together 200 respectful quotes honouring service, courage and sacrifice from soldiers, poets, leaders and writers, including Abraham Lincoln, Laurence Binyon, John McCrae, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Captain Vikram Batra and Maya Angelou. Use them for Veterans Day messages, Remembrance services, thank-you cards, school assemblies, or simply to say "thank you for your service."
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about veterans-day-quotes quotes.
When is Veterans Day and how is it different from Memorial Day?
Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11, the anniversary of the 1918 Armistice that ended the First World War. It honours everyone who has served in the armed forces, living or dead. Memorial Day (the last Monday of May in the US) specifically honours those who died in service. Many Commonwealth countries mark November 11 as Remembrance Day.
Is there a Veterans Day in India?
Yes. India observes Armed Forces Veterans' Day on January 14, the day Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa retired in 1953. India also marks Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 and Armed Forces Flag Day on December 7 to honour serving soldiers, veterans and their families.
What is the most famous quote for Veterans Day?
Some of the most quoted lines are Laurence Binyon's "At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them," the Kohima Epitaph's "For your tomorrow, we gave our today," John McCrae's "In Flanders fields the poppies blow," and Abraham Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle."
What are some famous quotes from Indian soldiers?
Captain Vikram Batra said "Either I will come back after hoisting the Tricolour, or I will come back wrapped in it." Major Somnath Sharma's last message was "I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to the last man and the last round," and Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw joked "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha."
What are some short "thank you for your service" quotes?
Simple options include "Lest we forget" (Rudyard Kipling), "Uncommon valor was a common virtue" (Chester Nimitz), "Everybody can be great because everybody can serve" (Martin Luther King Jr.), and "Courage is fear holding on a minute longer" (George S. Patton).
How can I use Veterans Day quotes?
Veterans Day quotes are suitable for thank-you cards, social media tributes, school assemblies, Remembrance services, speeches and community events. Beyond words, consider supporting veterans' organisations, listening to a veteran's story, or helping a military family.