Nathanael Greene Quotes

#1. To march over dead man, to hear without concern the groans of the wounded, I say few men can stand such scenes unless steeled by habit or fortified by military pride.

Nathanael Greene

#2. Permit me then to recommend from the sincerity of my heart, ready at all times to bleed in my country's cause, a Declaration of Independence, and call upon the world and the Great God who governs it to witness the necessity, propriety and rectitude thereof.

Nathanael Greene

#3. We are soldiers who devote ourselves to arms not for the invasion of other countries, but for the defense of our own, not for the gratification of our private interests but for public security

Nathanael Greene

#4. We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.

Nathanael Greene

#5. America must raise an empire of permanent duration, supported upon the grand pillars of Truth, Freedom, and Religion, encouraged by the smiles of Justice and defended by her own patriotic sons.

Nathanael Greene

#6. I am determined to defend my rights and maintain my freedom or sell my life in the attempt.

Nathanael Greene