Country Quotes

The family is the single most important institution in Afghan culture. It is described in the country's constitution as the 'fundamental pillar of society'.

It is the growth of advertising in this country which, more than any single element, has brought the American magazine to its present enviable position in points of literary, illustrative and mechanical excellence.

Well, you know, people don't know me as a country artist and I am new to the genre. But that's how I grew up singing.

I've done gospel singing. I have a gospel album and country album.

What qualifies me to tell people how to act or what to think? I'm Charley Pride, country singer. Period.

When I finally put my guitar in the case the last time, I want to be remembered just as a singer, not as a country singer or pops singer - just a singer.

I thought it was respectful to each country to sing in their language.

The one thing I wanted to do more than anything else was sing country music.

You gotta be country music - you can't just sing it.

I like to sing. I write music. Country songs. You have to if you're in Nashville. It's part of the lease. You sign a lease that says, I will write country songs and pay my rent on time.

Because the world is in economic recession, which worsened since this drama happened, and our country will bear the burden of all of these consequences.

The events of September 11 and what has happened since have made people understand that even a small, distant and far away country like Afghanistan cannot be left to break up into anarchy and chaos without consequences for the whole world.

Really, it's only been since the '70s that Canadians have had any pride in their country.

Anyone who doesn't feel the crosses simply doesn't get that country.

Republicans should simply focus on first principles and give the American people what they want - an honest party dedicated to common sense, fiscal responsibility and limited government. If we govern to save the country, we'll do well as a party.

I believe a relationship with a country is simply bound to the interests of two countries and not by personal issues.

I'm just a simple country girl.

My life won't be a series of either/ors - musician or actor, rock or country, straitlaced or rebellious, this or that, yes or no. The real choices in life aren't that simple.

I go around the country and do a simple gag like, 'The property ladder is now a snake' and get a real laugh.

I believe this country was built on a simple promise: that each of us deserves a fair shot.

The Man Without a Country, was an orator no one could silence and no one could answer.

Abortion on demand has, in my judgment, contributed significantly to an environment in our country in which life has become very cheap.

We, as a country, have not seen a significant change in immigration policy in nearly two decades, even though all Americans agree that current immigration policy is outdated and malfunctioning.

Because Katrina put it out there, no one can play the pretend game anymore that there isn't poverty and inequality in this country. The Millions More Movement - Katrina gives it added significance.

In the rush for justice it is important not to lose sight of principles the country holds dear.

Often, before returning home, I would take a long and roundabout way and pass by the peaceful ramparts from where I had glimpses of other provinces, and a sight of the distant country.

Our little house was way back in the country. We had one house close to us, and hell the next one would've been a mile. If you got sick, you could holler and wouldn't nobody hear you.

The country that is more developed industrially only shows, to the less developed, the image of its own future.

So many shows out there dumb-down the country. It's so admirable to be part of a show that wants people to think.

If Bush said just once: 'Boy. I hope you accept my apology as a country,' or showed some humanity.