Quotes about Flags

I fear my enthusiasm flags when real work is demanded of me. Votes: 4

My first soldier role was in 'Flags of Our Fathers.' Casting director Jay Binder saw that movie and was looking for soldiers for 'Journey's End,' which led to 'Generation Kill.' Votes: 4

I consider that 9/11 was the day when war was started against my own work and against myself. Even though we are not sure of the links, Iraq was one of the countries that did not lower its flags in mourning on 9/11. Votes: 4

Israel's capital will never again be a divided city, a city with a wall at its center, a city in which two flags fly. This city, will, in its entirety, absorb immigrants, welcome pilgrims and be the eternal capital of Israel forever. Votes: 4

Summer is the sweet spot of the movie-going season -- and it's also peak season for Six Flags theme parks. Votes: 3

Flags are bits of colored cloth used first to shrinkwrap people's brains and then as ceremonial shrouds to bury the dead. Votes: 3

Nationalism of one kind or another was the cause of most of the genocide of the twentieth century. Flags are bits of colored cloth that governments use first to shrink-wrap people's minds and then as ceremonial shrouds to bury the dead. Votes: 3

Cinema is universal, beyond flags and borders and passports. Votes: 2

Invention flags, his brain goes muddy, and black despair succeeds brown study. Votes: 2

When facism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the American flag. Votes: 2

The American flag is the symbol of our freedom, national pride and history. Votes: 2

If I fall, pick up the flag, kiss it, and keep on going. Votes: 2

There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people. Votes: 2

The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world. Votes: 2

There is hopeful symbolism in the fact that flags do not wave in a vacuum. Votes: 2

Worrying that banning flag desecration would inhibit free speech reveals a misunderstanding of the flag's fundamental nature. Votes: 2

To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag. Votes: 2

There is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag. Votes: 2

Flag desecration is not a constitutional issue for the courts. It is a political one that belongs to the people. Votes: 2

Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong. Votes: 2

If a jerk burns the flag, America is not threatened, democracy is not under siege, freedom is not at risk. Votes: 2

I can't fly a flag for monogamy or whatever the opposite is; it depends on the person and on the situation. Votes: 2

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. Votes: 2

Our flag is not just one of many political points of view. Rather, the flag is a symbol of our national unity. Votes: 2

There are those who wrap themselves in flags and blow the tinny trumpet of patriotism as a means of fooling the people. Votes: 2

If I was to put a little flag in everywhere I've been in the world, there'd be a lot of little flags. Votes: 2

Let it be borne on the flag under which we rally in every exigency, that we have one country, one constitution, one destiny. Votes: 2

I don't want the news to be patriotic. I don't want to see flags on the lapels of the anchors. I don't want any of that. Votes: 2

It is the will of the American people that we have a right to protect our flag and this can only be accomplished by passing a Constitutional amendment. Votes: 2

Most people are willing to take the Sermon on the Mount as a flag to sail under, but few will use it as a rudder by which to steer. Votes: 2

I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks. We can't beat George Bush unless we appeal to a broad cross-section of Democrats. Votes: 2

The 1890s was an intensely patriotic decade for Americans. It was a time of neo-imperialism, when the European powers and the United States were establishing their flags around the globe. Votes: 2

Behold a republic standing erect while empires all around are bowed beneath the weight of their own armaments - a republic whose flag is loved while other flags are only feared. Votes: 2

This nation was founded by rebels and revolutionaries, and its flags were carried across the battlefields by people who were very, very against the status quo and who questioned and criticized. Votes: 2

There's a part in a woman's soul, God has given it to every woman, and it's the part where you know whether he's telling the truth or not. Women see red flags. Votes: 2

Nowhere else in history has there ever been a flag that stands for the right to burn itself. This is the fractal of our flag. It stands for the right to destroy itself. Votes: 2

Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave? Sure I love my country with all her faults. I'm not ashamed of that, never have been, never will be. Votes: 2

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. Votes: 2

We have two American flags always: one for the rich and one for the poor. When the rich fly it means that things are under control; when the poor fly it means danger, revolution, anarchy. Votes: 2

Costumes are all about identifying which force in a conflict you're on. That's where banners and flags came from - so people rushing into battle knew who to follow and who was on their side. Votes: 2

A website can be very time-intensive, but I'd love to have one where people can contribute to it - like invent islands and make their own flags, and their own laws. I think that'd be kind of fun. Votes: 2

History shows that all protest movements rely on symbols - boycotts, strikes, sit-ins, flags, songs. Symbolic action on whatever scale - from the Montgomery Bus Boycott to wearing a simple wristband - is designed to disrupt our everyday complacency and force people to think. Votes: 2

Perhaps future space probes will be plastered in commercial logos, just as Formula One cars are now. Perhaps Robot Wars in space will be a lucrative spectator sport. If humans venture back to the moon, and even beyond, they may carry commercial insignia rather than national flags. Votes: 2

My goal is people associate November with COPD awareness month as much as they notice October with breast cancer and pink. That'd be a great thing if it happened. The fact that COPD kills more people than breast cancer and diabetes put together should raise some red flags. Votes: 2

What if the invasion forces will not leave our lands? What if the U.S. forces and others stay in our beloved lands? What if their companies and embassy headquarters will continue to exist with the American flags hoisted on them? Will you be silent? Will you overlook this? Votes: 2

Portugal is a high hill with a white watch tower on it flying signal flags. It is apparently inhabited by one man who lives in a long row of yellow houses with red roofs, and populated by sheep who do grand acts of balancing on the side of the hill. Votes: 2

I really do see the good in people, and I don't want to change that. That's really how I view things, so sometimes I'll look past a lot of huge red flags because I see something else in someone. Then, of course, it always comes back to haunt me in the long run. Votes: 2

I had an encyclopedia with a list of flags in the back, so I would look at all these flags of China and Liberia and England and Denmark and whatever, and I learned all the different flags, and I tried to imagine what it would be like to be voyaging on some of these ships. Votes: 2

Just as the England football manager starts with bells and flags and balloons and ends up reviled, so do prime ministers. Tony Blair - is there anyone more despised now? Gordon Brown - all right, nobody voted for him but, you know... just think of any of them. Margaret Thatcher. John Major. Steve McLaren. Fabio Capello. Votes: 2

Democratic Rep. Charles Schumer of New York made a plea to Livingston, the incoming speaker. These new hearings, these new subpoenas wave a red flag that common sense and common wisdom are not welcome here, .. Mr. Livingston, this may be the first and most important task you will ever face as speaker. Lead us out of this abyss. Votes: 2

Then finally I said, 'Okay, well, I want to know all the details. I want creative input. I want to be consulted. I want to know what they're doing and who's involved. And I want to see the space.' So they took me to see it, and then I realized it was major! All these red flags on the Rue de Rivoli with my name on them right by the Louvre! Votes: 2

Don't waive your rights with your flags, Votes: 0

We have way better nazi flags than THAT one. Votes: 0

People who enjoy waving flags don't deserve to have one Votes: 0

When the plot flags, bring in a man with a gun. Votes: 0

If you ignore the red flags, embrace the heartache to come. Votes: 0

You don't defend national sovereignty with flags, cheap election rhetoric, and advertising campaigns. Votes: 0

My major aim in writing is to set out flags and issue wake-up calls. Votes: 0

I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks. Votes: 0

I think caring more about flags than people is an issue. I'd like to see that change. Votes: 0

We have bodies coming home and coffins covered in flags, not just in the UK but world-wide. Votes: 0

Emblem: the carapace of the great crowned snail is painted with all the flags of the United Nations. Votes: 0

Three-quarters of the flags, borders and anthems sitting at the U.N. today were not there 60 some-odd years ago. Votes: 0

Book-love, I say again, lasts throughout life, it never flags or fails, but, like Beauty itself, is a joy forever. Votes: 0

There will be over 3,500 killed in USA today from abortion. No flags lowered, no presidents crying. No media hyperventilating. Normal day, Votes: 0

The six colors, including the white background, represent the colors of all the world's flags ... this is a true international emblem. Votes: 0

We know of fishing vessels that carry up to twelve different flags on board, and they re-flag their ship at sea,. Votes: 0

One day there will be no borders, no boundaries, no flags and no countries and the only passport will be the heart Votes: 0

Why don't those damn oil companies fly their own flags on their personal property-maybe a flag with a gas pump on it. Votes: 0

It's all flags, fireworks, family, food and fun That's July Four July Five, the fun is done The fireworks are no more Votes: 0

It's poetry to watch the game when the game is left alone, when there's not a bunch of flags on the ground. Votes: 0

I have my ship, and all her flags are a-flying. She is all that I have left, and music is her name. Votes: 0

I drew my bride, beneath the moon,Across my threshold; happy hour!But, ah, the walk that afternoonWe saw the water-flags in flower! Votes: 0

We are about to be attacked by Al Qaeda. Wave flags if you have them. That always seems to scare them away. I'm kidding. Votes: 0

I don't get all choked up about yellow ribbons and American flags. I consider them to be symbols and I leave symbols to the symbol minded. Votes: 0

You know what we should do? We should just put flags on everybody. Let's make it the NFFL - the National Flag Football League. It's unbelievable. Votes: 0

We are raised to honor all the wrong explorers and discoverers thieves planting flags, murderers carrying crosses. Let us at last praise the colonizers of dreams. Votes: 0

We are raised to honor all the wrong explorers and discoverers - thieves planting flags, murderers carrying crosses. Let us at last praise the colonizers of dreams. Votes: 0

Dams are the temples of secular India and almost worshipped. They are huge, wet cement flags that wave in our minds. They're the symbol of nationalism to many. Votes: 0

Why has there been so much secrecy about AIDS? When you ask where did the virus come from, it raises a lot of flags. That makes me suspicious. Votes: 0

The real fabric of American society is not all those flags you see on people's cars...it's in the Bill of Rights and in our constitutional form of government. Votes: 0

There is something distinguished about even his failures; they sink not trivially, but with a certain air of majesty, like a great ship, its flags flying, full of holes. Votes: 0

Everybody was wary. This was a time when communists marched through the streets, waving flags and shouting. The unions did the same thing so you began to associate them. Votes: 0

I think love is blind. I hate to use that cliched statement, but people, when they love somebody, they seem to be able to somehow to put aside red flags. Votes: 0

Many who wave American flags also practice discrimination on the basis of race. Many who wave American flags practice anti-Semitism. We think that betrays the fundamental ideals of our democracy. Votes: 0

...Surely, we must renounce nationalism and all its symbols: its flags, its pledges of allegiance, its anthems, its insistence in song that God must single out America to be blessed. Votes: 0

THE PRESOCRATIC PROBLEM [all snap flags] Parmenides named his gun The Hot Power of the Stars. His gun was one, uncreated, imperishable, timeless, changeless, perfect, spherical. Spherical was the problem. Votes: 0

I understand what a normal political speech is. You get up there, tell a few jokes, you have the flags behind you, and you speak for 10 or 15 minutes in broad generalities. Votes: 0

Let not his mode of raising cash seem strange, Although he fleeced the flags of every nation, For into a prime minister but change His title, and 'tis nothing but taxation. Votes: 0

I want to experience that massive adrenalin rush when you step into a new stadium, all the more so when that Olympic Stadium is packed full of people waving British flags. Votes: 0

I feel sad for him. Sad for the boy bound to the killer. I am sad for the youth betrayed by their leaders for symbols and flags and war and power. Votes: 0

Among various demands and charges I gave them, was, that the said flag should be delivered to me, and one of the United States' flags be received and hoisted in its place. Votes: 0

At least in my country, we have come to accept the flags burning, but what we cannot accept is violence, burning of embassies and intimidations, and there is no excuse for that. Votes: 0

Ford used to come to work in a big car with two Admiral's flags, on each side of the car. His assistant would be there with his accordion, playing, Hail to the Chief. Votes: 0

An America we can be proud of, rather than an America to be embarrassed of. You know it's a sign, when you see American backpackers traveling abroad with Canadian flags on their packs! Votes: 0

I didn't know what was going on at the start in the swirling wind. The flags were all pointing in different directions and I thought the Irish had starched them just to fool us. Votes: 0

What matters Death, if Freedom be not dead? No flags are fair, if Freedom's flag be furled. Who fights for Freedom, goes with joyful tread To meet the fires of Hell against him hurled. Votes: 0

Irish tory employers hid[e] their sweatshops behind orange flags, and Irish home rule landlords us[e] the green sunburst of Erin to cloak their rack-renting in the festering slums of our Irish towns. Votes: 0

It was hard walking around the pitch... You do that when you win trophies. The fans were throwing flags on and that was hard to take, something which put a lump in your throat. Votes: 0

If there is disturbance in the camp, the general's authority is weak. If the banners and flags are shifted about, sedition is afoot. If the officers are angry, it means that the men are weary. Votes: 0