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Nations Quotes

Sayings on the character and fate of nations.

These quotes reflect on what defines a nation: its laws, its shared identity, and the consequences it faces for its own missteps. See our Character quotes for related thoughts on collective identity.

Men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all the other alternatives.

Quotes by Abba Eban

Developing nations want to become developed nations.

Quotes by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.

Quotes by Ulysses S. Grant

Historically, the host nations do well in Euro 2000.

Quotes by Trevor Brooking

America Quotes

Grossing Out dealt with the western nations selling arms to the Third World and exploiting these countries.

Quotes by Terry Southern

Lack of consistency is a weakness shared by all nations.

Quotes by Tariq Ramadan

The moral and intellectual character of the Africans is widely different in different nations.

Quotes by Samuel George Morton

Everybody knows that the industrialized nations are the worst offenders.

Quotes by Roland Emmerich

America is one of few advanced nations that allow direct advertising of prescription drugs.

Quotes by Robert Reich

Character Quotes

Races and nations are thus ever ready to believe the worst of one another.

Quotes by Richard Le Gallienne

The Covenant of the League of Nations had envisaged sponsoring only the protection of certain categories of men: national minorities and populations of territories controlled by other countries.

Quotes by Rene Cassin

Strong families lead to strong nations.

Quotes by Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Terrorism knows no boundaries and doesn't respect nations' sovereignties.

Quotes by Rajnath Singh

The Olympic Games are for the world and all nations must be admitted to them.

Quotes by Pierre de Coubertin

Economically Quotes

If the Pope urged the Western nations to rescue persecuted Christians in the Middle East, I would back him wholeheartedly.

Quotes by Paul Gosar

The Koran and the laws of all civilized nations legislate against the vilification of religions.

Quotes by Naguib Mahfouz

Nations whose nationalism is destroyed are subject to ruin.

Quotes by Muammar al-Gaddafi

Nations, not least America, retain full command of their national forces.

Quotes by Mike Jackson

Industrialisation, mass transit, and the Internet are technological revolutions that have reshaped lives, nations, and the planet.

Quotes by Mark Walport

Great Quotes

I have frequently pointed out that the future belongs to nations with grains and not guns.

Quotes by M. S. Swaminathan

Frequently Asked Questions

What themes come up in these nations quotes?
They touch on national identity, the legal traditions shared among civilized countries, and the idea that nations, like people, face consequences for their own actions.
Do these quotes mention specific countries?
A couple of quotes reference general categories like host nations at international sporting events, but the focus stays on the broader concept of nationhood rather than any single country's politics.
What does 'nationalism' mean in this context?
One quote warns that when a nation's sense of shared identity is destroyed, the nation itself becomes vulnerable to decline, treating nationalism here as a unifying, not divisive, force.
Are these quotes political?
They're written to reflect on nationhood broadly rather than to take a side on any particular political debate, focusing instead on shared themes like law, identity, and consequence.
Where can I read related quotes about national strength?
Check out our Great quotes and Economically quotes pages for more on what makes nations thrive.

For more on national strength, browse our Great quotes, or see how nations grow Economically over time.