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Millions for defence, but not one cent for tribute.
Millions for defence, but not one cent for tribute.
A man's feet must be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world.
A man's feet must be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world.
Father of his country.
[Lat., Pater pariae.]
Father of his country.
[Lat., Pater pariae.]
They know no country, own no lord,
Their home the camp, their law the sword.
They know no country, own no lord,
Their home the camp, their law the sword.
I have ten thousand for defense, but none to surrender; if you
want our weapons come and get them.
I have ten thousand for defense, but none to surrender; if you
want our weapons come and get them.
I was born an American; I live an American; I shall die an
American!
I was born an American; I live an American; I shall die an
American!
And for our country 'tis a bliss to die.
And for our country 'tis a bliss to die.
I die content, I die for the liberty of my country.
[Fr., Je meurs content, je meurs pour la read more
I die content, I die for the liberty of my country.
[Fr., Je meurs content, je meurs pour la liberte de mon pays.]
Our ships were British oak,
And hearts of oak our men.
Our ships were British oak,
And hearts of oak our men.