90 Happy 4th of July Quotes to Celebrate Independence Day

The 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, is a significant holiday in the United States. It is a time for Americans to come together and celebrate the birth of their nation, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. This day represents the spirit of freedom, liberty, and patriotism. As we prepare to honor this historic occasion, let us reflect on the profound words of great leaders, thinkers, and patriots. In this article, we present a collection of inspiring 4th of July quotes that capture the essence of the American spirit and remind us of the values that make this nation so exceptional. These quotes encompass the spirit of independence, patriotism, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. They remind us of the enduring values that have shaped America and continue to inspire generations.

4th of July Quotes

1. “America is another name for opportunity.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

2. “Independence Day: freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed ~ else like a flower cut from its life–giving roots, it will wither and die.” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

3. “It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” ~ John Adams

4. “I believe in America because we have great dreams, and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true.” ~ Wendell L. Wilkie

5. ”Ask not what your country can do for you–ask what you can do for your country.” ~ John F. Kennedy

6. “America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.”~ President Harry S. Truman

7. “America is a tune. It must be sung together.”~ Gerald Stanley Lee

8. “We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their ploughs but to secure liberty for their souls.” ~ Robert J. McCracken
9. “Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.” ~ John Dickinson
10. “In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

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11. “My favorite thing about the United States? Lots of Americans, one America.” ~ Val Saintsburt
12. “The history of free men is never really written by chance but by choice; their choice!” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower
13. “Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life.” ~ Bob Marley
14. “Freedom lies in being bold.” ~ Robert Frost
15. “When you’re born, you get a ticket to the freak show. When you’re born in America, you get a front–row seat.” ~ George Carlin
16. “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.” ~ Thomas Paine
17. “If our Founding Fathers wanted us to care about the rest of the world, they wouldn’t have declared their independence from it.” ~ Stephen Colbert
18. “Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has always come from the subjects of it. The history of liberty is a history of resistance.” ~ Woodrow Wilson
19. “The United States is the only country with a known birthday.” ~ James G. Blaine
20. “True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what`s right.” ~ Bringham Young

Happy 4th of July Quotes

21. “Unless our conception of patriotism is progressive, it cannot hope to embody the real affection and the real interest of the nation.” ~ Jane Addams
22. “Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.” ~ Calvin Coolidge
23. “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” ~ Nelson Mandela
24. “The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.” ~ Alexis de Tocqueville
25. “I venture to suggest that patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.” ~ Adlai E. Stevenson
26. “America’s a family. We all yell at each other, and it all works out.”~ Louis C.K.
27. “Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
28. “You can come from humble circumstances and do great things.” ~ Condoleezza Rice
29. “Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
30. “Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.” ~ George Washington

Happy Fourth of July Quotes

31. “All people are born alike. Except Republicans and Democrats.” ~ Groucho Marx
32. “The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.” ~ James Madison
33. “The most fatal thing a man can do is try to stand alone.” ~ Carson McCullers
34. “My father described this tall lady who stands in the middle of the New York harbour, holding high a torch to welcome people seeking freedom in America. I instantly fell in love.” ~ Yakov Smirnoff
35. “Liberty is the breath of life to nations.” ~ George Bernard Shaw
36. “Laughter is America’s most important export.” ~ Walt Disney
37. “In the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope.” ~ Barack Obama
38. “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” ~ Patrick Henry
39. “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
40. “Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

Inspirational 4th of July Quotes

41. “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it.” ~ Mark Twain
42. “The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” ~ Gloria Steinem
43. “I’d like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free and wanted other people to be also free.” ~ Rosa Parks
44. “It’s Fourth of July weekend, or, as I call it, Exploding Christmas.” ~ Stephen Colbert
45. “Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.” ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
46. “We hold our heads high, despite the price we have paid, because freedom is priceless.” ~ Lech Walesa
47. “Life without liberty is like a body without spirit.” ~ Kahlil Gibran
48. “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” ~ Elmer Davis
49. “Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.” ~ Marquis de Lafayette
50. “Vigor of government is essential to the security of liberty.” ~ Alexander Hamilton

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51. “Freedom is never granted. It is earned by each generation.” ~ Hillary Clinton
52. “America means opportunity, freedom, power.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
53. “A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.” ~ Edward Abbey
54. “Intellectually I know that America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country.” ~ Sinclair Lewis
55. “We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it.” ~ William Faulkner
56. “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.” ~ George Washington
57. “I always have the most fun on the Fourth of July. You don’t have to exchange any gifts. You just go to the beach and watch fireworks.” ~ James Lafferty
58. “Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.” ~ George Bernard Shaw
59. “God Bless America, my home, sweet home.”~ Irving Berlin
60. “There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.”~ Bill Clinton

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61. “One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation forevermore!”~ Oliver Wendell Holmes
62. “A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works.” ~ Bill Vaughan
63. “True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.” ~ Clarence Darrow
64. “You wonder sometimes how our government puts on its pants in the morning.” ~ Jon Stewart
65. “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” ~ George Orwell
66. “Let’s not forget why we celebrate 4th of July, it is the day Will Smith saved us from the aliens.” ~ Anonymous
67. “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
68. “I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.” ~ Voltaire
69. “Happy 4th of July! Drink until you see stars… and stripes!” ~ Anonymous
70. “Where freedom is, there is my nation.”~ Benjamin Franklin

Independence Day Quotes

71. “The cement of this union is the heart-blood of every American.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
72. “You cannot conquer America.” ~ William Pitt
73. “All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” ~ Ronald Reagan
74. “America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” ~ Harry S. Truman
75. “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” ~ Ronald Reagan
76. “My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of Earth.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
77. “Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.” ~ Herbert Hoover
78. “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
79. “There’s not a liberal America and a conservative America – there’s the United States of America.” ~ Barack Obama
80. “Americans always try to do the right thing after they’ve tried everything else.”~ Winston Churchill

4th of July Quotes

81. “Freedom is never given; it is won.” ~ A. Philip Randolph
82. “The American Revolution was a beginning, not a consummation.” ~ Woodrow Wilson
83. “Independence is a heady draught, and if you drink it in your youth, it can have the same effect on the brain as young wine does. It does not matter that its taste is not always appealing. It is addictive and with each drink, you want more.” ~ Maya Angelou
84. “Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.” ~ Adlai E. Stevenson II
85. “My patriotic heart beats red, white, and blue.” ~ Anonymous
86. “Let freedom never perish in your hands.” ~ Joseph Addiso
87. “America is still the land of opportunity for most, but it is not a land of opportunity for all. If we are to remain an exceptional nation, we must close this gap in opportunity.” ~ Marco Rubio
88. “America’s one of the finest countries anyone ever stole.” ~ Bobcat Goldthwaite
89. “You may live in an imperfect world but the frontiers are not closed and the doors are not all shut.” ~ Maxwell Maltz
90. “Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better.” ~ Albert Camus

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