Belief Quote by Michael Arad

First, how to memorialize the heroes of 9/11; second, something that expresses our resolve.

— George Pataki

In the weeks after 9/11, out of the pain and the fear there arose also grace and gratitude, eruptions of intense kindness that occurred…

— Nancy Gibbs

We can best honor the memories of those who were killed on September 11 and those who have been killed fighting the war on…

— Jack Reed

One of the worst days in America's history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans' history. We'll always honor the heroes of 9/11.…

— George W. Bush

The greatest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude.

— Thornton Wilder

“We've learned that great tragedy gives us opportunities for great kindness. It's like a needed reminder that the human spirit is alive and well…

— Karen White

“On 9/11, all the hatred and murder could not compare with the weight of love, of bravery, of caring. I have to believe that.…

— David Levithan

When you reflect on Sept. 11 and the tragedy of that day, one of the things that came out of that was the goodness…

— Kenny Anderson

For as long as this nation has known war, we have embraced the heroes it has produced. Americans have rightfully noted the honor and…

— James T. Walsh

True heroism is minutes, hours, weeks, year upon year of the quiet, precise, judicious exercise of probity and care—with no one there to see…

— David Foster Wallace

In an audience of rough people a generous sentiment always brings down the house. In the tumult of war both sides applaud a heroic…

— Thomas Wentworth Higginson

The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude.

— Thornton Wilder