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Emblem Quotes

Sayings on symbols, pride, and what we choose to represent

These quotes look at emblems as symbols of pride, identity, and even flaws, from national flags to family traits passed down through generations. Some touch on the beauty found in cultural symbols.

It's hard to find an emblem of cultural, national pride that burns as bright as Israel's success in classical music.

Quotes by Zubin Mehta

We do not consecrate the flag by punishing its desecration, for in doing so, we dilute the freedom this cherished emblem represents.

Quotes by William J. Brennan, Jr.

My parents took an interest in nothing, at home no books, no records. My mother and my father are the emblem of indifference, dryness and bad taste. My father is also terribly stingy, in life as well as in feelings:...

Quotes by Vincent Gallo

A company logo may be the last thing cost-conscious CEOs focus on when they're looking to jump-start growth. Which is perhaps why it took more than two decades for White Mountain Footwear, a privately held shoe manufacturer based in Lisbon,...

Quotes by Tahl Raz

Beauty Quotes

In 1971, I put together the 'Johnny Face' drawing as a concept, with the words as part of an image in a circle. Combining my abstract drawing with the headline 'Crazy World Ain't It' created an emblem and became a...

Quotes by John Van Hamersveld

Jasmine, the name of which signifies fragrance, is the emblem of delicacy and elegance. It is reared with difficulty in New England, but at the South, puts forth all its graces.

Quotes by Dorothea Dix

The rose is the flower and handmaiden of love - the lily, her fair associate, is the emblem of beauty and purity.

Quotes by Dorothea Dix

Time! Joyless emblem of the greed of millions, robber of the best which earth can give.

Quotes by Amy Lowell

I like birthday cake. It's so symbolic. It's a tempting symbol to load with something more complicated than just 'Happy birthday!' because it's this emblem of childhood and a happy day.

Quotes by Aimee Bender

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of emblems do these quotes discuss?
They range from national flags and cultural symbols to personal family traits and even company logos.
Is there a quote about flags specifically?
Yes, one discusses why punishing flag desecration is not the right way to protect the freedom the flag represents.
Do any quotes mention family as an emblem?
Yes, one describes parents as an emblem of indifference and a particular kind of upbringing.
Is business branding mentioned in this collection?
Yes, one quote discusses a company logo as an overlooked but meaningful emblem for growth-focused businesses.
What other quote pages relate to pride and symbols?
You may enjoy our Beauty Quotes collection for more reflections on what people find meaningful and representative.

Others turn to business, describing how a company logo can become an unexpected emblem of growth and reinvention. Each quote treats the best emblems as symbols worth protecting or reconsidering.