The stern hand of fate has scourged us to an elevation where we ca

The stern hand of fate has scourged us to an elevation where we can see the great everlasting things that matter for a nation; the great peaks of honour we had forgotten – duty and patriotism, clad in glittering white; the great pinnacle of sacrifice pointing like a rugged finger to heaven. – David Lloyd George

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It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you. – Author unknown, sometimes attributed to M.Grundler

He loves his country best who strives to make it best. – Robert G. Ingersoll

For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail? – Ralph Waldo Emerson

How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes! – Maya Angelou

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