American Quote by Jay Garner
“We ought to be beating our chests every day. We ought to look in the mirror, stick out our chests, suck in our bellies, and say, 'Damn, we're Americans,' and smile.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, United States, 1990s
Encourages daily patriotic pride and self‑affirmation to boost national morale.
In simple terms: Celebrate being American each day.
Key Takeaway
Show pride and smile.
Themes
patriotism
self‑esteem
national identity
Mood
proud
enthusiastic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- public events
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
civic pride
identity reinforcement
Questions to Reflect On
- How does daily pride affect civic duty?
- Can patriotism coexist with critique?
A Different Perspective
May overlook critical self‑assessment.
![“Bear ‘beating’ in this world. Therein is the taste of the Soul [the Atma]. There is no taste [feeling of goodness, happiness] in giving it [beating others, giving pain to others]. This world has come into existence because of giving [beating others, giving pain to others].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f2b/dada-bhagwan-31_beating_bear-beating-in-this-world-therein-is-th_110896.jpg)
