Country Quotes

[Tibet] is a small country based on religious principle, religious traditions. It never wanted any conquest.

For graduate school I ended up going to the University of Iowa, which is, of course, the best graduate writing program in the country.

[Written in 1901:] Nothing has been so deplorable for countries as centralization. I am afraid when I see Germany grow so powerful, and centralizing in Berlin; it is the beginning of the end!

Speculation is a fool's game, but I've seen many political projections that look like the Taliban could hold most of the country, and possibly Kabul, within perhaps a short time.

If history is really relevant in today's world, the proposition doesn't command much respect. Perhaps the past is a different country, but if so no one much wants to travel there.

Increasingly developing countries are asking for aid to help deal with the consequences of climate change, which we don't want to give.

To judge therefore of Shakespeare by Aristotle's rule is like trying a man by the Laws of one Country who acted under those of another.

The woman's personal identity is a vast undiscovered country -- with which Society has yet to acquaint itself, and by which it is yet to be revolutionized.

I hear all this, you know, 'Well, this is class warfare, this is whatever.' No. There is nobody in this country who got rich on his own - nobody.

I wanted to see Democrats out there talking about our core set of issues. And let people around this country vote, let - people have caucuses, let them do it however they're going to do it.

Judaism will be enmeshed in pride and shame for as long as it endures. But to endure as a country, Israel must shun both these tendencies.

for true happiness, sane enjoyment, you must look to the country, not town. Only you want one true heart beside you with which to enjoy it!

By focusing on the community, you can learn more about the whole country.

I've always said that Adele has turned so many people on to British singers - whether female singers or just like music from this country in general.

Libya as a country is a relatively new concept. The period of Libya as a modern nation really starts after World War II.

Reformist kings can save their dynasties now by helping their countries move smoothly into democracy, or they will end their years in exile like the Russian aristocrats of a century earlier.

I tour as many countries as possible, and I've toured every state in America, plus every province in Canada.

Country is the pace where your friends are.

We inhabit a language rather than a country.

One doesn't live in a country, one lives in a language.

Americans are responsible not only for really starting a lot of things in a lot of countries, but also for giving people the confidence to do things they might never have thought to do.

I am now quite cured of seeking pleasure in society, be it country or town.

readiness,' far far from assuring peace, has at all times and in all countries been instrumental in precipitating armed conflicts.

No country in the world can yet say they have achieved gender equality.

Every country has its own diplomacy. Being part of Europe doesn't mean giving up one's independence or no longer being able to take the initiative.

We aren't protecting the people who most need it when those who can contribute to the country's success emigrate. Contrary to what some claim, I am not getting rid of the wealth tax to help the rich.

There's two sides to the coin. I think I'm much happier that [Barack] Obama won over John McCain or Mitt Romney, because I think Obama did something culturally for the country.

Connecting to another is one of the most important things in the world and you can keep expanding that connection - one person, a family, a community, a country, a society, a culture.

Sudan, I've come to discover, is a country which, once it gets hold of you, does not let go.

From Roman times to the present, Italy has been a country to fall in love with - a tribute to all that is enduring, crazy, pagan, joyous, melancholy, at once banal and divine, in the human spirit.

You're not too fat; you're just in the wrong country.

What would I reclaim America as? I do want it to be a diverse country.

Cheer up,' I said. 'All countries look just like the moving pictures.

Right now, we live in bad times in this country, and the fact that there are filmmakers addressing political and social issues is to me a good thing.

Country music has the great stories.

To me, country music is like the blues, but it's something very hip and - I don't want to say commercial - but it's very worldly and good listening.

One has so much time for thought in the country! However occupied one may be, 'tis with nothing that engrosses the mind, which works away on its own account like a mill-wheel.

Wealthier countries have the luxury of entertaining fears the rest of the world cannot afford.

I try to run every time I'm in a new city or country - you just put your shoes on and go. It's very therapeutic, and it also works for me when I want to lose weight.

The country needs someone with experience and determination to make tough decisions. All the money aside, it is important that Greece restore its reputation.

Greece is a medium-sized country in Europe. Our debt accounts for only 2.5 percent of the total of all members of the euro zone.

Everyone should respect the sovereignty of the EU countries.

I think we are seeing the absolute and utter collapse of male politicians in this [U.S] country and we're seeing what the underpinnings of the power structure are, which are sexist underpinnings.

Simply getting a country's population online is not going to trigger a revolution in critical thinking.

I don't want to change the way I write my songs, I like the way I write my songs, so I keep 'em the same. I'd like to write more country songs, but other than that, I'm pretty good where I am.

To the patriots I say this: Take that long eternal look. Stand up for freedom, no matter what the cost. Stand up and be counted. It can help to save your soul-and maybe your country.

I speak of honor-your honor to God-your honor to country-your honor to self. I sincerely believe it to be the cure to most of our ills, both on a national or individual basis.

I love rock music, I love country music - I love all music, lets be honest!

In spite of the polls, the fact is that American Muslims are very happy and they thrive in this country.

The battleground has been moderates of all faith traditions in all the countries of the world against the radicals of all faith traditions in all parts of the world.