Memorial Day - The best Quotes for the US Holiday

Only the dead have seen the end of war.

In every grave, there's the history of a lifetime.

The grave of a soldier is the biggest preacher for peace.

I admire the military. I guess in a world of villains and heroes, they're my heroes. Their dedication, their commitment, their discipline, their code of ethics.

When you have a family member who is in the military, the whole family serves, too.

This will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

Freedom is secured every day by our men and women in uniform. We must build a future worthy of their sacrifice.

Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops, and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well.

Throughout the history of our young nation, we have seen our military go bravely into battle, armed with courage and willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.

As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars.

Memorial Day isn't just about honoring veterans, its honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that's a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It's a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it.

As we look forward to freedom, the shining city on the hill and the best days of America lying ahead, it is the men and women in uniform who protect, defend and make us proud to whom we should look and give thanks every night.

Those who served, and those who continue to serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard took an oath to uphold and protect the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic, and we can never forget the importance of their commitment to our Nation.

Memorial Day this year is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life.

The American flag, Old Glory, standing tall and flying free over American soil for 228 years is the symbol of our beloved country. It is recognized from near and afar, and many lives have been lost defending it.

The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.

On this day of national mourning, when hearts are heavy, we remember the fallen, who gave their lifes in the battles. Their bravery and sacrifice are a legacy that we shall never forget. May their memory forever burn in our hearts.

Oh, great warrior? Wars not make one great.

I don't want to be in a battle, but waiting on the edge of one I can't escape is even worse.

They got money for the war, but can't feed the poor.

War is when the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other.

I was a warrior who dreamed he could bring peace. Sooner or later though, you always have to wake up.

This is how it's done. When people are sittin' on shit that you want, you make 'em your enemy. Then you're justified in taking it.

War educates the senses, calls into action the will, perfects the physical constitution, brings men into such swift and close collision in critical moments that man measures man.

Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.

Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity.

Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.

The war is won, but the peace is not.

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.

Bob Marley had this idea. It was kind of a virologist idea. He believed that you could cure racism and hate... literally cure it, by injecting music and love into people's lives. When he was scheduled to perform at a peace rally, a gunman came to his house and shot him down. Two days later he walked out on that stage and sang. When they asked him why - he said, "The people, who were trying to make this world worse... are not taking a day off. How can I? Light up the darkness."

There is no "way to peace," there is only "peace".

For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity.

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.

We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

Military service members and veterans, like my uncle, enable me to live my life with freedom and liberty.

For them there is no festival or feast. For them there is no party or celebration because they have the most important duty to fulfil. Salute to our soldiers!

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.

If people around the world knew how well people at Guantanamo Bay are treating prisoners, they would not fall prey to the accusations that some in our Chamber are making. They are all receiving judicial review.

If anyone has it rough at Guantanamo, it is the guards. They are constantly harassed and threatened by some of these terrorists. Prisoners tell guards, we know where your families are. We know where your wife is, your children, and we are going to kill them.

If there is a country that has committed unspeakable atrocities in the world, it is the United States of America. They don’t care for human beings.

My hope is that we continue to do an even better job in terms of our nation's energy policy, so that we may even further reduce our reliance on foreign sources of oil and take better care of our environment in the process.

With a nation at war against terrorism and our men and women on the front line defending our homeland from abroad, resources need to be prioritized and allocated properly.

Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

Of all the worlds that man has created, the one in books is the most impressive.

The only important things in life are the traces of love we leave behind.

If you don't learn from your mistakes, then they become regrets.

Over and over, I've made you a promise: That when Joe was elected President, that you will always have a seat at the table. And I meant it.

This republic was not established by cowards; and cowards will not preserve it.

We commend Taiwan for being one of the freest societies in the world.

We went to a small lake, Bass Lake. It was beautiful. It was perfectly still when we got there in the morning. The fog was lifting off the water. It was just magical. And we did catch some fish, 13 fish.