Quotes About Sacrifice

And Americans have always stood ready to pay the cost in energy and treasure which are needed to make those goals a reality.

most of us can only deny short-term pleasures because we see a realistic path between self-denial now and something better down the road.

I'd rather be in the heart of Africa in the will of God, than on the throne of England, out of the will of God.

Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven.

God is not a slot machine. We don't go to God to get something; we go to give something.

Men do not fight for flag or country, for the Marine Corps or glory or any other abstraction. They fight for one another. [And] if you came through this ordeal, you would age with dignity.

I feel my belief in sacrifice and struggle getting stronger. I despise the kind of existence that clings to the miserly trifles of comfort and self-interest. I think that a man should not live beyond the age when he begins to deteriorate, when the flame that lighted the brightest moment of his life has weakened.

Had I but served my God with half the zeal I served my king, he would not in mine age - Have left me naked to mine enemies.

Must then Christ perish in torment in every age to save those that have no imagination?

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.

Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability.

If a writer has to rob his mother, he will not hesitate: The 'Ode on a Grecian Urn' is worth any number of old ladies.

A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country.

Everyone loves Freedom but everyone isn't willing to serve our Country and fight for it. Today we honor those that have. Happy Veterans Day!

We owe our troops the opportunity to serve in the best-planned, best-equipped, and best-led military force in the world, and we owe them the peace of mind that comes from knowing that they and their families will be taken care of if they sacrifice life, limb or the ability to sleep without war's nightmares. We owe them not just thanks and best wishes, but action, and action in our nation's capital.

Without our Veterans we wouldn't have one of the greatest gifts in life FREEDOM. Thanks for your bravery and sacrifices. Happy Veterans Day!

Anyone that puts their life at risk to protect our freedom is a HERO in my book. Thanks for your bravery and sacrifices. Happy Veterans Day!

You stood up for the nation to protect and save all of us citizens of this country. You are ready to sacrifice your life for us all and I am ready to stand by you until the very end!

Your freedom is brought to you courtesy of the outstanding Men and Women who serve and have served this country with honor, dedication, pride and sacrifice!

Happy Memorial Day to past, present and fallen soldiers. Today we honor you and salute you for defending our country and our freedom.

There is no greater sacrifice than giving one's life for their country. Memorial Day allows us to remember our fallen heroes, our loved ones who served and to pay our respects to the many who paid the ultimate price. God Bless each and every one of them.

Lord, I give up all my own purposes and plans, all my own desires and hopes and ambitions, and accept Thy will for my life. I give myself, my life, my all utterly to Thee, to be Thine forever. I hand over to Thy keeping all my friendships; all the people whom I love are to take a second place in my heart. Fill me and seal me with Thy Holy Spirit. Work out Thy whole will in my life, at any cost, now and forever.

Women will sell they soul, just to buy some attention.

A woman's work is never done