Country Quotes

Michael Hastings has never served his country the way McChrystal has.

They love their land, because it is their own, And scorn to give aught other reason why; Would shake hands with a king upon his throne, And think it kindness to his majesty. - Fitz

What is love of one's country; is it hate of one's uncountry? Then it's not a good thing.

Country fans are the most loyal in the world.

We have found, in our country, that when people have the right to make decisions as close to home as possible, they usually make the right decisions.

If I lived in another country, like a country that was, say, an enemy of the United States, I would be more amused than I am.

Laurie Lewis' songs combine passion and sheer craft in a way you don't hear very often. Whatever country music is supposed to be, she's at the center of it.

Back in those days, in the fifties and sixties, countries had balance of payment's deficits or surpluses, those were reflected much more than today in movements of reserves among countries.

The advertising media in this country continuously informs the American male of his need for indispensable signs of his virility.

I loved every place I lived and traveled. London, Paris, Rome, Venice. I fell hard for Central America and Mexico. In each country, I had fantasies that I could live there.

The UK has a poor investment record. According to IMF data, we have come seventh out of the top seven industrialised countries since 1999.

There is a European Central Bank, of course, established and it has the structure similar to the Federal Reserve system, not precisely the same but similar.

The American movement, Tea Party, whatever you want to call it, I think that is a very hopeful moment for the country and, I know, we really are the community organizers, are we not?

Our country is great because it is built on principles of self-reliance, opportunity, innovation, and compassion for others.

My God! My God! What will the country say?

Political correctness gets in the way of all too many things in this country of ours, I am not a subscriber of political correctness by any means, shape or form.

Public opinion in this country is everything.

Now I confess myself as belonging to that class in the country who contemplate slavery as a moral, social and political evil.

It is certain that every class is interested in [educational] establishments which give to the human mind its highest improvements, and to every Country its truest and most durable celebrity.

I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country.

I have been able to travel all over the country and see many places that I probably never would have visited. I have also participated in many charity events for worthy causes.

I expect to maintain this contest until successful, or till I die, or am conquered, or my term expires, or Congress or the country forsakes me.

The Occupy Wall Street protests at last suggest that America's wealth gap is once again becoming an organizing political principle in the country.

Sometimes when you're in a more fast-paced place, with more to see and do, you miss out on things like nature and beautiful, God-made things. They call it "God's country"!

In this country men seem to live for action as long as they can and sink into apathy when they retire.

People write me from all over the country, asking me, and sometimes even telling me, what they think a poet laureate should do. I found that immensely valuable.

I have often heard it said that the United States is isolated and is not interested in European affairs. I assure you that this is not the case.

Everyone should be proud of who they are and where they come from because America is a big melting pot of diverse ethnicities. It's great to be part of this wonderful country.

But so far as countries are concerned, I don't go to a place to see what's there, but who is there.

The reality, sitting ten thousand miles away, is that we remain the country that inspires. We remain that shining city on a hill.

Country's hip; it's cool music.

When I hear bluegrass today, I hear so many new sounds in it. It's almost like country music in a way.

I want people to think about everyone in their life, and their responsibilities to their friends, their families and their country.

I have been a victim of stereotypes. I come from Latin America and to some countries, we are considered 'losers,' drug traffickers, and that is not fair because that is generalizing.

I can't understand why anyone would want nuclear warheads. If you shoot them off, it's not like you can take over that country - all you do is kill millions of people.

I probably have the crappiest tattoo -- not only in country music -- but maybe the world.

Well, in the first place, military service, they don't call it service for nothing. You are actually serving your country. And it is a worthy and valid vocation.

Country and western is the music of the devil. Thats the real truth of the matter. My late Mother, bless her, loved country and western. God, I couldnt handle it.

When we talk about fighting for our country, we're talking about our vote, our vote is our arms.

The truth is our country, our people, our liberties, and our way of life are under attack by radical Islamic terrorists who kill and destroy in the name of religion.

Many free countries have lost their liberty, and ours may lose hers; but, if she shall, be it my proudest plume, not that I was the last to desert, but that I never deserted her.

There is nothing more beautiful than cheerfulness in an old face, and among country people it is always a sign of a well-regulated life.

The Obama administration is an affront to every freedom-loving American,and a threat to every private sector job in this country.

I never imagined anybody would ever come out to hear me preach. I'm just a country dairy farmer from North Carolina.

Big business is basic to the very life of this country; and yet many -perhaps most - Americans have a deep-seated fear and an emotional repugnance to it. Here is monumental contradiction.

I really don't feel any strong allegiance to any country.

Those who have been outspoken in advocating human rights during these last forty years, have themselves grabbed the most fundamental of human rights from the people of the Third-World countries.

If you love your children, if you love your country, if you love the God of love, clear your hands from slaves, burden not your children or your country with them.

A patriot is someone who cares what happens in their country.

I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to it.