Recognition Quotes

I shall make it the most agreeable part of my duty to study merit, and reward the brave and deserving.

Three things prompt men to a regular discharge of their duty in time of action: natural bravery, hope of reward, and fear of punishment.

The Commander in Chief earnestly recommends that the troops not on duty should universally attend with that seriousness of Deportment and gratitude of Heart which the recognition of such reiterated and astonishing interpositions of Providence demand of us.

A great and lasting war can never be supported on this principle [patriotism] alone. It must be aided by a prospect of interest, or some reward.

Without God, there could be no American form of Government, nor an American way of life. Recognition of the Supreme Being is the first - the most basic - expression of Americanism. Thus the Founding Fathers saw it, and thus, with God's help, it will continue to be.

Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in blood of his followers and sacrifices of his friends.

Be it the First World War or the Second World War, India never attacked other countries. We never attacked any country for conquering their territory. But our brave soldiers fought for others and sacrificed their lives in both the Wars. And, the world must recognise this.

Orders and decorations are necessary in order to dazzle the people.

A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of coloured ribbon.

Give me enough medals and I'll win you any war.

There must be recognition of the fact that national morality is as vital as private morality.

No democracy can long survive which does not accept as fundamental to its very existence the recognition of the rights of its minorities.

When in 1977, the United Nations passed the resolution inaugurating the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, it was asserting the recognition that injustice and gross human rights violations were being perpetrated in Palestine.

When I was notified that I had won the 1993 Nobel peace prize jointly with Mr. F.W. de Klerk, I was deeply moved. The Nobel Peace Prize had a special meaning for me because of its involvement with South Africa... The award was a tribute to all South Africans, and especially to those who fought in the struggle; I would accept it on their behalf.

I have never cared very much for personal prizes. A person does not become a freedom fighter in the hope of winning awards.

I accept this award today with an abiding faith in America and an audacious faith in the future of mankind.

The recognition of their language is precious to a small people.

The object of presenting medals, stars, and ribbons is to give pride and pleasure to those who have deserved them. At the same time a distinction is something which everybody does not possess. If all have it it is of less value ... A medal glitters, but it also casts a shadow.

A medal glitters, but it also casts a shadow.

If I never won a Grammy, I would be satisfied, if in fact I could help people. I don't say that because it sounds like something cool to say.