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Us Quotes

What connects us, from global trade to family memory.

These quotes look at 'us' on very different scales, from once-hostile nations now trading with the world to a shared human truth that everyone carries some private struggle. For quotes about closeness between people, see Connection quotes.

Neither our oceans nor our radar nor our fighters can keep us intact through another major war.

Quotes by Philip Morrison

We ask the military to be in a position that, if we ask them to do a task, they are absolutely able to do it for us.

Quotes by Philip Hammond

Prayers not felt by us are seldom heard by God.

Quotes by Philip Henry

In front of us was not a line but a fortress position, twenty miles deep, entrenched and fortified, defended by masses of machine-gun posts and thousands of guns in a wide arc. No chance for cavalry!

Quotes by Philip Gibbs

I used to say the wealthiest among us have to pay our fair share, which I still occasionally say. That's not dodging the word 'millionaire.'

Quotes by Phil Murphy

Marines and soldiers don't issue themselves orders; they don't send themselves overseas. United States citizens elect the leaders who send us overseas.

Quotes by Phil Klay

The thing that got us going early was the running boom. And then, I think, we rode the Jordan bit, which then kind of crossed us over into the pop culture.

Quotes by Phil Knight

None of us is as smart as all of us.

Quotes by Phil Condit

The head coach tells us what to do, and we follow his orders.

Quotes by Peyton Manning

Chasing revenues that don't have good earnings doesn't help us or shareholders one lick.

Quotes by Phebe Novakovic

The department was set up primarily to protect us from another terrorist attack from Islamic terrorists, and yet they talk about everything but that.

Quotes by Peter T. King

Cutting edge technologies have allowed us to utilize coal's diverse potentials. Not only are we using coal in cleaner and more environmentally sound methods, but importantly, we can turn coal into gasoline and diesel.

Quotes by Peter Roskam

What got us out of the depression was capitalism, and we would have gotten out a lot quicker had the government not intervened.

Quotes by Peter Schiff

Teach us, O Lord, the disciplines of patience, for to wait is often harder than to work.

Quotes by Peter Marshall

The last thing we need is to turn in on ourselves rather than face us up to what we have to do in the world.

Quotes by Peter Mandelson

Democracy for us tends to be has to do with who shouts the loudest!

Quotes by Peter Hook

I'm a little concerned about this notion everybody wants us to be objective.

Quotes by Peter Jennings

It is essential for politicians to make a connection with us, as Franklin Roosevelt did, as Teddy Roosevelt did, as John F. Kennedy did, as Ronald Reagan did.

Quotes by Peter Jennings

A record for us that sells 50,000 is a good record, and 100,000 is a serious hit.

Quotes by Peter Gabriel

It is the final proof of God's omnipotence that he need not exist in order to save us.

Quotes by Peter De Vries

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of "Us" quotes are on this page?
This collection gathers quotes where the word "us" ties people together in very different settings — from nations rejoining the global economy, to families sharing a home, to coworkers building something together. If you enjoy quotes about people coming together, the Relationship quotes page is worth a look too.
Is there a quote about world politics or the global economy?
Yes. One quote reflects on how Russia and China, once described as "communist-like adversaries," are now "participating now in the world with us" through trade. It's a reminder of how much international relationships can shift over time. For more on how people relate to one another, see the Connection quotes page.
Does the page include anything about personal struggles?
It does. One quote states, "All of us have our individual curses, something that we are uncomfortable with," acknowledging that everyone carries something they wrestle with privately. You'll find more on this kind of honesty in the Emotion quotes page.
Is there a quote about family history?
Yes — one quote recalls a grandmother who died in childbirth and a great-aunt who lived with the family, noting she "never knew how to read or write." It's a quiet look at how much has changed across generations. Quotes like this often connect to bigger questions of Identity.
Does any quote mention teamwork or employers?
Yes, one quote talks about wanting to be "the top employer of recent grads in the country," showing how "us" can also describe an organization and the people who make it up.

One entry turns personal and historical, recalling a great-aunt with bound feet who lived with the family and never learned to read. Readers can also browse Identity quotes for related themes, or Relationship quotes for closer bonds.