There is something about being a veteran that makes you appreciate life more. Maybe it’s the sense of camaraderie, or the knowledge that you’ve been through some tough times and come out alive on the other side. Whatever it is, veterans can often be found sharing wise words of wisdom on living a good life. Here are some of our favorite veteran quotes to help motivate and inspire entrepreneurs.

The best veteran quotes

1. I am convinced that America’s great sea of goodwill can be, in fact, a rising tide, a tide that could lift every veteran and every family of our wounded and fallen. — Michael Mullen

2. Our love, our gratitude, our admiration for our men and women in uniform, our veterans and their families–all of that is bigger than any one party or any one election. — Michelle Obama

3. As Assistant Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a constant concern for me is having our veterans dragged into partisan politics. — Tammy Duckworth

4. We are telling veterans they must sacrifice to pay for the pet projects and contracts to campaign donors of powerful members of Congress. — Nick Lampson

5. As a combat veteran, I know the cost of war. — Tulsi Gabbard

6. Karl Malone used a lot of veteran stuff that I thought was cool. — Tim Duncan

7. Life is a war — the survivors are the war veterans.

8. We are telling veterans they must sacrifice to pay for the pet projects and contracts to campaign donors of powerful members of Congress. — Nick Lampson

9. This is not a political issue. I know Florida’s leadership has talked about a real commitment to helping our veterans. Now it’s time for them to show it. — Ted Deutch

10. I’ve shared meditation with a lot of hip–hop artists, inmates, and returning war veterans with PTSD, as well. I feel like this dharma, this service is part of my job. — Russell Simmons

11. To try is to accept the possibility of failure. Simply do. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

12. As a combat veteran, I know the cost of war. — Tulsi Gabbard

13. This is not a political issue. I know Florida’s leadership has talked about a real commitment to helping our veterans. Now it’s time for them to show it. — Ted Deutch

14. Life is a war — the survivors are the war veterans.

15. The eternal sea of politics is best left to politicians. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

16. Dwell in the past, worry about the future and find misery in the present. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

17. I’ve shared meditation with a lot of hip–hop artists, inmates, and returning war veterans with PTSD, as well. I feel like this dharma, this service is part of my job. — Russell Simmons

18. I’ve shared meditation with a lot of hip–hop artists, inmates, and returning war veterans with PTSD, as well. I feel like this dharma, this service is part of my job. — Russell Simmons

19. Asleep you can experience many hours whilst only a few waking moments have passed. This is why dreams are an ideal platform for training. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

20. You crave winning and fear losing instead of just doing. To succeed you must remove your self–imposed limitations. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

21. Life is a war — the survivors are the war veterans.

22. One legged veterans will greet the dawn, and they’re whistling marches as they mow the lawn, and the gargoyles on sit and grieve. — Phil Ochs

23. I am convinced that America’s great sea of goodwill can be, in fact, a rising tide, a tide that could lift every veteran and every family of our wounded and fallen. — Michael Mullen

24. To try is to accept the possibility of failure. Simply do. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

25. Superfluous lags the veteran on the stage, Till pitying Nature signs the last release, And bids afflicted worth retire to peace. — Samuel Johnson

26. When I was building the Vietnam Memorial, I never once asked the veterans what it was like in the war, because from my point of view, you don’t pry into other people’s business. — Maya Lin

27. The eternal sea of politics is best left to politicians. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

28. One legged veterans will greet the dawn, and they’re whistling marches as they mow the lawn, and the gargoyles on sit and grieve. — Phil Ochs

29. My mother, my psychiatrist and an assortment of sedatives eventually convinced me I was delusional. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

30. As Assistant Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a constant concern for me is having our veterans dragged into partisan politics. — Tammy Duckworth

31. Lovers and warriors are not bound by the rules of fair play. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

32. Because Vietnam was not a declared war, the veterans are not even eligible for the G. I. Bill of Rights with respect to education or anything. — Ronald Reagan

33. Verily, a man should not cling to those who have passed, for he will likely neglect service to the living. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

34. Any veteran can tell you it is already hard enough to see a doctor down at the VA and get the health care they were promised when they signed up to serve this country. — Nick Lampson

35. One legged veterans will greet the dawn, and they’re whistling marches as they mow the lawn, and the gargoyles on sit and grieve. — Phil Ochs

36. Milan has no reservations signing veteran players and has always taken into account the image and communication factors. — Paolo Maldini

37. One legged veterans will greet the dawn, and they’re whistling marches as they mow the lawn, and the gargoyles on sit and grieve. — Phil Ochs

38. My father was career military. He was a veteran, he was a doctor of political science, he taught at West Point and Air Command Staff and lectured at the War College. — Suzanne Collins

39. ‘bring it down.” Veteran leader Han Solo’s correction to the overbearing swagger bike which his protégé is attempting to force his will on others.’ — Star Wars: The Force Awakens

40. What you call life is but a dream, and reality is relative. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

41. Where there is great love there is great harmony of thought. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

42. Your thoughts are transparent. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

43. The eternal sea of politics is best left to politicians. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

44. Charles Barkley taught me a lot when I played against him. How he would use his body or use his dribble to get people in there and all that stuff. Veteran moves. — Tim Duncan

45. Superfluous lags the veteran on the stage, Till pitying Nature signs the last release, And bids afflicted worth retire to peace. — Samuel Johnson

46. Asleep you can experience many hours whilst only a few waking moments have passed. This is why dreams are an ideal platform for training. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

47. Verily, a man without fear is either dead or happy to die. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

48. I was a veteran, before I was a teenager. — Michael Jackson

49. I’m inclined to reserve all judgments, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me and also made me the victim of not a few veteran bores. — F. Scott Fitzgerald

50. Asleep you can experience many hours whilst only a few waking moments have passed. This is why dreams are an ideal platform for training. — Wayne Gerard Trotman, Veterans of the Psychic Wars

Conclusion

Veterans have made, and continue to make, tremendous sacrifices to keep our nation safe. We are forever indebted to them for their service and all they have done for us. These quotes capture the immense appreciation we owe to those who have served and sacrificed. As you remember our veterans, we hope these quotes will inspire you to show them the respect and gratitude they deserve. Thank you to all of our veterans who have served selflessly and courageously for our country.