Holidays & Entertaining Holidays 27 Patriotic Fourth of July Quotes to Celebrate Independence Day Add one of these inspiring quotes to your Fourth of July party invitations. By Maggie Seaver Maggie Seaver Maggie Seaver is the digital health and wellness editor at Real Simple, with seven years of experience writing lifestyle and wellness content. She spends her days writing and editing stories about sleep, mental health, fitness, preventive health, nutrition, personal development, relationships, healthy habits, and beyond. She loves demystifying complicated health topics, debunking wellness fads, and sharing practical, science-backed solutions for healthy living. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 3, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty Images On the Fourth of July, when Americans are particularly patriotic, it helps to distill that pride into something succinct and inspiring–beyond a top-notch menu). We curated our favorite famous quotes about America that combine pride, nostalgia, gratitude and love. These Fourth of July quotes are about everything from the Statue of Liberty and the American flag to the very concept of freedom. To help celebrate Independence Day and U.S. patriotism this year and every year (or why not every day?), get inspired by these iconic Fourth of July quotes from famous politicians, poets, philosophers, celebrities, and more. 4th of July Games 01 of 32 Fourth of July Quotes and Sayings C. Colin Houck / EyeEm/Getty Images There's a lot to celebrate on the Fourth of July, and plenty of traditions for doing so: Celebrations can include fireworks, indulging in time-honored BBQ side dishes, parades, and more. It can also involve sharing meaningful 4th of July quotes, either as messages wishing well to friends and family, social media captions, or decorations for the holiday. If you're searching for great Fourth of July quotes, start with these from thought-leaders, great minds, and patriots. 02 of 32 "How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" Eric Jeon – Maya Angelou, American poet and activist 03 of 32 "The Fourth of July should be celebrated with big hearts." Eric Jeon – Camila Alves, Brazilian-American model and designer 04 of 32 "It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other." Eric Jeon – John Adams, Second President of the United States 05 of 32 "The United States is the only country with a known birthday…. There is no 'Republican,' no 'Democrat,' on the Fourth of July—all are Americans." Eric Jeon – James G. Blaine, oration on Independence Day 06 of 32 Quotes about America Dana Rogers / EyeEm/Getty Images Great quotes and sayings on the Fourth of July include great words about America. If you're looking for patriotic inspiration for your Independence Day caption, texts, or posts, try these smart words. 07 of 32 "You cannot conquer America." Eric Jeon – William Pitt, speech, House of Lords, November 18, 1777 08 of 32 "America is a tune. It must be sung together." Eric Jeon – Gerald Stanley Lee, Crowds, 1913 09 of 32 "America means opportunity, freedom, power." Eric Jeon – Ralph Waldo Emerson, Public and Private Education, 1864 10 of 32 "America…it is the only place where miracles not only happen, but where they happen all the time." Eric Jeon – Thomas Wolfe, Of Time and the River, 1935 11 of 32 "Laughter is America's most important export." Eric Jeon – Walt Disney 12 of 32 "Let every man do his duty, and be true to his country." Eric Jeon – Anonymous, rallying cry, Boston Tea Party, December 16, 1773 13 of 32 "I believe in America because we have great dreams, and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true." Eric Jeon – Wendell Willkie, 1940 Republican nominee for President 14 of 32 "The essence of America—that which really unites us—is not ethnicity, or nationality, or religion. It is an idea—and what an idea it is: that you can come from humble circumstances and do great things. That it doesn't matter where you came from, but where you are going." Eric Jeon – Condoleezza Rice, Republican National Convention, 2012 15 of 32 Quotes from U.S. Presidents David Sterin/Getty Images As the executive leaders of the country, past U.S. presidents can represent the greatest the country has to offer. Try sharing some of their words of wisdom this Fourth of July. 16 of 32 "Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country." Eric Jeon – John F. Kennedy, inaugural address, January 20, 1961 17 of 32 "Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." Eric Jeon – Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, November 19, 1863 18 of 32 "America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand." Eric Jeon – Harry S. Truman, Public Papers, January 8, 1947 19 of 32 "We're blessed with the opportunity to stand for something—for liberty and freedom and fairness. And these are things worth fighting for, worth devoting our lives to." Eric Jeon – Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States 20 of 32 Patriotic Quotes About Freedom Adam Jones/Getty Images Being patriotic is, in part, about supporting freedom here and abroad and protecting our fellow citizens. Liberty and justice for all, right? Read these patriotic quotes from U.S. heroes for a little caption inspiration this Fourth of July. 21 of 32 "Give me liberty or give me death!" Eric Jeon – Patrick Henry, speech, Virginia Convention, March 23, 1775 22 of 32 "In every human breast, God has implanted a principle, which we call love of freedom; it is impatient of oppression and pants for deliverance." Eric Jeon – Phillis Wheatley, in The Boston Post-Boy, 1774 23 of 32 "America, to me, is freedom." Eric Jeon – Willie Nelson, from an interview with Time, 2010 24 of 32 "Where liberty dwells, there is my country." Eric Jeon – Benjamin Franklin, attributed, 1789 25 of 32 "Independence now and forever!" Eric Jeon – Daniel Webster, eulogy, August 2, 1826 26 of 32 "We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it." Eric Jeon – William Faulkner, "On Fear: The South in Labor" from Harper's magazine, 1956 27 of 32 "This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Eric Jeon – Elmer Davis, news reporter, author, the Director of the U.S. Office of War Information during World War II 28 of 32 Quotes About the American Flag and Statue of Liberty Daniel Schlegel / EyeEm/Getty Images They're not specifically related to July Fourth, but as symbols of the United States, the American flag and Statue of Liberty reflect the same sentiments as Independence Day. Celebrate the Fourth of July with these quotes and sayings about our national symbols and the patriotism they inspire. 29 of 32 "One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation forevermore!" Eric Jeon – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Voyage of the Good Ship Union, 1919 30 of 32 "As I looked up at the Statue of Liberty, I thought at that time, 'What a wonderful country.'" Eric Jeon – Elaine Chao, U.S. Secretary of Transportation 31 of 32 "The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world." Eric Jeon – Virginia Foxx, U.S. Congresswoman 32 of 32 "The American flag, Old Glory, standing tall and flying free over American soil for 228 years is the symbol of our beloved country. It is recognized from near and afar, and many lives have been lost defending it." Eric Jeon – Jeff Miller, former U.S. representative Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit