Inspiring Quotes from Famous People that Every Soldier Should Live By

Soldiers are today’s unsung heroes. They are willing to risk their own lives to uphold peace, protect the people, and guard the nation by all means. And it’s also true that above anyone else, it is the soldier himself who ultimately wishes and hopes for peace as he who would suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.

Napoleon Bonaparte once said, “Our soldiers usually win the battles and their generals get the credit for them.” It may be a harsh reality but it really does make sense in many aspects of military service around the globe.

Every soldier needs enough courage, determination, and discipline in order to survive the odds and challenges of his vocation. And to help them make it through, we pull off some of the most inspiring quotes of all time that each soldier should live by.

Robert F. Kennedy on Strengthening Courage

“It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.”

Joseph Campbell on Being Selfless

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”

The term “hero” is thrown around more often than it actually should be, but you will know a real hero when you see one. They are people who do something for the greater good in an unselfish act.

Winston Churchill on Bravery to Promote Peace

“We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us”.

Mark Twain on Being a Patriot

“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.”

There is a big difference between being a patriot and supporting the government. You may be a die-hard lover of your country but you may not always agree with how the country is being run, which Twain eloquently points out.

Ralph Waldo Emerson on Winning the Battle

“Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them.”

George Patton on Living Your Purpose

“Live for something rather than die for nothing.”

He also once said, “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God such men lived.” Being one of the most famous military generals in history, he spoke of giving thanks and celebrating their lives rather than just mourning the soldiers lost.

Martin Luther King Jr. on Standing Firm during a Trial

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

George S. Patton Jr. on Equality

The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country.”

Billy Graham on Taking a Stand

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.”

John Keegan on Not Giving Up

Soldiers, when committed to a task, can’t compromise. It’s unrelenting devotion to the standards of duty and courage, absolute loyalty to others, not letting the task go until it’s been done.

Rupert Everett on Making a Difference

“To be a soldier one needs that special gene, that extra something, that enables a person to jump into one on one combat, something, after all, that is unimaginable to most of us, as we are simply not brave enough.”

Alex Berenson on Establishing Camaraderie

Soldiers willingly, sometimes foolishly, risk their own lives to keep their comrades out of enemy hands.

Gerard Way on Being Unique

All the best heroes are ordinary people, who make themselves extraordinary.

Robin Hayes on Thanking these Unsung Heroes

“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 Forces make to defend our way of life.”

The politician brought up the point that we are reminded daily of what our soldiers do for our country, and thus they should be remembered and thanked every day.

Lee Greenwood on Paying Tribute

“And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.”

The country singer recorded the popular hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” back in 1984, giving Americans a song to sing together to honor our fallen heroes.

Randy Neugebauer on Giving Honor

“While only one day of the year is dedicated to honoring our veterans, American’s must never forget the sacrifices many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedom.”

He reminded everyone to never forget our heroes both on Memorial Day, but every day for that matter.