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Commemorate Quotes

Marking the moments worth never forgetting

These quotes describe commemorating a national tragedy, a new millennium, and personal milestones, each tied to a specific anniversary.

Biographies, as generally written, are not only misleading but false... In most instances, they commemorate a lie and cheat posterity out of the truth.

Abraham Lincoln

One of the small joys that's easy to miss in London is the blue plaques on buildings. These are put up to commemorate the famous on the houses they lived in.

Quotes by A. A. Gill

Following 25 children for the TV series 'Child of Our Time' has been extraordinary. The BBC's original plan was to commemorate the new millennium. What better way than to film a number of expectant mums from across the U.K.? Coming...

Quotes by Robert Winston

My cooking is so bad my kids thought Thanksgiving was to commemorate Pearl Harbor.

Quotes by Phyllis Diller

Always Quotes

Last week, the House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the victims and heroes of September 11th. As we commemorate the anniversary of 9-11, we must also remember that the threat is still very real today.

Quotes by Michael McCaul

Growing up, I didn't know anyone that was a watch collector or into watches, but I was always kind of curious about them. Before the NBA Draft, I knew I was going to get drafted, and I wanted to commemorate...

Quotes by J. J. Redick

I tried to go to Kosovo to establish a statue to commemorate those who died during the wars, and to discuss moving on, so we could move into a new era. But I was banned from there.

Quotes by Ivica Dacic

I feel we must all exert ourselves to the utmost to see that the ideals and hopes held by Alfred Nobel, whom we commemorate today, do not fail from lack of purpose on the part of scientists.

Quotes by Howard Florey

It is my hope that as we commemorate Black History Month in the future, we will continue to celebrate the many achievements and rich culture of African-Americans.

Quotes by Eliot Engel

Anniversary Quotes

Thank God we have the example of Martin Luther King, Jr. People need role models. They need to see examples of people in peoples' lives, and that's why it's so important not just to commemorate his life, but to study...

Quotes by Coretta Scott King

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of events are commemorated in these quotes?
They include September 11th, a new millennium, a personal watch collection, and a statue for those who died during wartime.
Do these quotes reference government resolutions?
Yes, one recalls the House of Representatives passing a resolution honoring victims and heroes ahead of a solemn anniversary.
Is television production mentioned as a form of commemoration?
Yes, one describes a series originally planned to commemorate a new millennium by following children born around that time.
Was commemorating the dead controversial in any quote?
Yes, one speaker recalls being banned from Kosovo while trying to build a statue commemorating war casualties there.
What other pages relate to Commemorate quotes?
Read anniversary quotes for related themes, or better quotes for reflections on progress.

One voice recalls trying to build a statue to commemorate the dead, only to be banned, showing commemoration is not always a simple or peaceful act.