Sacrifice Quotes - page 2

A flower, when offered in the bud, Is no vain sacrifice. (Isaac Watts)
The only principles of public conduct that are worthy of a gentleman or a man are to sacrifice estate, ease, health, and applause, and even life, to the sacred calls of his country. View quote
James Otis
The desire to sacrifice an entire lifetime to the noblest of ideals serves no purpose if one works alone. View quote
Che Guevara
Imperialism has been defeated in many partial battles. But it remains a considerable force in the world, and we cannot expect its final defeat save through effort and sacrifice on the part of us all. View quote
Che Guevara
Let others laugh when you sacrifice desire to duty, if they will. You have time and eternity to rejoice in. View quote
Theodore Parker
Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining another - too often ending in the loss of both. View quote
Tryon Edwards
The blunt truth about the politics of climate change is that no country will want to sacrifice its economy in order to meet this challenge. View quote
Tony Blair
True success requires sacrifice. View quote
Rick Riordan
I see the Jedi mission as giving up a normal life in exchange for protecting the innocent. It's a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility. View quote
Alan Dean Foster
Politics requires sacrifice. The sacrifice of others, of course. View quote
Michael Dobbs
We don't have to sacrifice a strong economy for a healthy environment. (Dennis Weaver)
I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism. View quote
Bob Riley
At a family's most difficult time, I want to make sure at a minimum that they have the very basic of comforts: the ability to grieve their loss privately and the knowledge that their country is grateful for their loved one's sacrifice and service. View quote
Dave Reichert
The struggle is so great that the triumph over fascism alone is worth the sacrifice of our lives. View quote
Federica Montseny
Being selfish to me means that you have to look out for yourself and you don't have to sacrifice. View quote
Herbie Mann
Our nation's military and law enforcement personal work hard to protect us. We must thank them for their continued vigilance. Without their sacrifice we would less capable of protecting our nation. View quote
Leonard Boswell
My key interest in choosing scripts is character-driven stories, because there are so many stories that sacrifice character for plot. View quote
Lasse Hallstrom
Grudge no expense - yield to no opposition - forget fatigue - till, by the strength of prayer and sacrifice, the spirit of love have overcome. View quote
Maria Weston Chapman
We are telling veterans they must sacrifice to pay for the pet projects and contracts to campaign donors of powerful members of Congress. View quote
Nick Lampson
Much has been accomplished during the last year in the campaign against terrorism. This struggle will require vigilance, perseverance and sacrifice for many years to come. View quote
Paul Cellucci
For those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we are grateful that such men and women were among us. For those who continue to serve, we honor their commitment. For those who return to civilian life, we honor their service. (Steve Buyer)
There is pain and sacrifice in everyone's world. That's why, when I was dancing, I had no pain. View quote
Suzanne Farrell
I really believe deep in my soul that we're going to have to step up and face these challenges and be tough and pull together and unify and be creative and be willing to sacrifice. View quote
Zach Wamp
Again, during a sacrifice, the augur Spurinna warned Caesar that the danger threatening him would not come later than the Ides of March. View quote
Suetonius
A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it. View quote
Wilhelm Steinitz