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Flag Quotes

Words that salute the colors we stand behind.

This collection gathers reflections on flags as emblems of history and belonging, from ceremonial exchanges between nations to proud declarations about a republic's own colors. If patriotic sentiment moves you, browse more Patriotism quotes for further inspiration.

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

Quotes by Adrian Cronauer

The American flag represents all of us and all the values we hold sacred.

Quotes by Adrian Cronauer

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

Quotes by Adrian Cronauer

Seeing that flag means so much: I am inspired by my Queen, my country.

Quotes by Adam Peaty

Banner Quotes

I'm fiercely patriotic, and the flag and the anthem is something that I really, really respect.

Quotes by Abby Wambach

On no further occasion present a flag or medal to an Indian.

Quotes by Zebulon Pike

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.

Quotes by Zebulon Pike

The victory march will continue until the Palestinian flag flies in Jerusalem and in all of Palestine.

Quotes by Yasser Arafat

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.

Quotes by William Jennings Bryan

Flagrant Quotes

In a few days an officer came to our camp, under a flag of truce, and informed Hamilton, then a captain of artillery, but afterwards the aid of General Washington, that Captain Hale had been arrested within the British lines...

Quotes by William Hull

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.

We all know by now that Barack Obama is not a patriot. After all, he doesn't always wear a flag pin, and he objects to the idea that he should be required to in order to run for office.

Quotes by Will Thomas

Obama has been attacked repeatedly for not wearing a flag pin, with Republicans claiming that his patriotism is in question. It's all a bit silly.

Quotes by Will Thomas

Growing up in Orange County, it was all O.C. punk, L.A. punk. Black Flag, all the SST stuff.

Quotes by Ty Segall

Flags Quotes

I pledged California to a Northern Republic and to a flag that should have no treacherous threads of cotton in its warp, and the audience came down in thunder.

Quotes by Thomas Starr King

Bastard Freedom waves Her fustian flag in mockery over slaves.

Quotes by Thomas Moore

The honour of carrying the Canadian flag... brings with it a sense of duty, privilege, and above all, great pride.

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

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

Quotes by Sting

We cannot forget that our flag received its first foreign salute from a Dutch officer, nor that the Province of Friesland gave to our independence its first formal recognition.

Quotes by Seth Low

Patriotism Quotes

I have always wanted an Olympic medal. I always wanted to see India's national flag going up at the podium.

Quotes by Saina Nehwal

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of flag quotes are in this collection?
This collection features quotes about flags as symbols of national pride, history, and belonging, spanning ceremonial moments and personal reflections on what a country's colors represent.
Why do people share flag quotes?
People share flag quotes to express patriotism, mark national holidays, or honor the history and sacrifice tied to a nation's emblem.
Are these quotes tied to a specific country?
No, the quotes here touch on flags from different nations and eras, focusing on the shared idea of a flag as a symbol worth honoring rather than any one country's politics.
What is the historical angle found in some of these quotes?
A few quotes recall formal exchanges of flags between nations, showing how the ceremony of swapping or raising a flag has long carried diplomatic and historical weight.
Where can I find more patriotic quote collections?
For more on national pride, visit our Patriotism quotes page, which pairs well with this flag-themed collection.

Explore related themes like Banner for more emblem imagery, or check out Flags for additional takes on national colors and unity.