30 Powerful 9/11 Quotes That Will Bring You to Tears
Last updated on January 8th, 2024 at 12:00 pm
The United States of America was forever altered on September 11, 2001. It has been 21 years since the attacks, but that terrible day, an actual test of American strength, will always be remembered. Reflect and remember the September 11 attacks this year by reading these 30 powerful 9/11 quotes from the families of victims, former presidents, and notable writers.
9/11 Never Forget Quotes
It’s difficult to comprehend that the September 11 attacks occurred 21 years ago. It indeed seems like yesterday to those who were immediately impacted. Following are some 9/11 never forget quotes that epitomise America’s spirit and courage, whether you want to share them on social media, write them in a letter to a loved one, or use them to inspire reflection.
“The devastating punch we took on September 11
JOE BIDEN
still reverberates throughout American society.”
“We will win this struggle — not for glory, nor wealth, nor power, but for justice,
TOM HARKIN
for freedom, and for peace… so help us God.”
“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy
Sandy Dahl
, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.”
“I still have the shoes I wore to work that day. The soles are melted, and they’re caked in ash. I keep them in a shoebox with the word ‘deliverance’ written all around it. They’re kind of like my ark, a reminder of God’s presence and the life I owe to him.”
STANLEY PRAIMNATH
“These acts shattered steel,
GEORGE W. BUSH
but they cannot dent the steel of America’s resolve. “
“We all have a duty to devote at least a small portion of our daily lives to ensuring that neither America nor the world ever forgets September 11.”
Sen. Bill Frist
“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.”
Harry S. Truman
“One brief hour, Americans had been dragged through the agony endured by more than four-fifths of mankind“
anonymous
“It is hard for me to separate September 11 from my recent learning experiences with refugees from all over the world. Both have taught me the same lessons — that we are a small, interconnected world; that we are all safe or none of us are;
Mary Pipher
that we are all well cared for or all at risk.”
“On that terrible day, a nation became a neighborhood, all Americans became New Yorkers.”
GEORGE PATAKI
Remembering 9/11 Quotes
Twenty-one years have passed since a perfect blue sky morning turned into the blackest of nights. Since then, we’ve lived in sunshine and shadow, and although we can never forget what happened that day, we remember these unforgettable memories.
“The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead, we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom.”
Rudy Giuliani
“Remember the hours after Sept. 11 when we came together as one! It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.”
John Kerry
“Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.”
President Obama
“For me and my family personally, September 11 was a reminder that life is fleeting, impermanent, and uncertain. Therefore, we must make use of every moment and nurture it with affection, tenderness, beauty, creativity, and laughter.”
Deepak Chopra
“I may never know the answers to the questions that plagued me after 9/11. But I know if we lean on God and each other, we will be guided to a better, brighter future.”
Michael Hingson
“Remember the hours after September 11 when we came together as one! It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.”
JOHN KERRY
“These acts shattered steel, but they cannota dent the steel of America’s resolve.”
GEORGE W. BUSH
“We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom“
anonymous
“I think before September 11 we hovered like ghosts over the surface of our days, we didn’t actually dwell in them. We dismissed our everyday lives as ordinary, without appreciating or savoring them. Now we do.”
Sarah Ban Breathnach
More 9/11 Quotes
This day is observed as Patriot Day to honour the worth of life. Sharing our 9/11 quotes on social media is another way you may mark the occasion.
“On September 11, I always take the day off. I want to be in a peaceful quiet place praying. It is a day I both mourn and celebrate.”
Genelle Guzman
“September 11 is one of our worst days but it brought out the best in us. It unified us as a country and showed our charitable instincts and reminded us of what we stood for and stand for.”
Lamar Alexander
“September 11 impressed upon us that life is a precious gift…. And I think we all have a duty to devote at least a small portion of our daily lives to ensuring that neither America nor the world ever forgets September 11.”
Bill Frist
“When Americans lend a hand to one another, nothing is impossible. We’re not about what happened on 9/11. We’re about what happened on 9/12″
Jeff Parness
“I give speeches around the country. I tell how Stanley and I made our way out of the tower. Life is precious, I tell them. It can be gone in an instant.”
Brian Clark
“Now, we have inscribed a new memory alongside those others. It’s a memory of tragedy and shock, of loss and mourning. But not only of loss and mourning. It’s also a memory of bravery and self-sacrifice, and the love that lays down its life for a friend―even a friend whose name it never knew.”
George W. Bush
While many individuals choose to watch the footage and documentaries of that day, some want to discuss this occurrence with others as they celebrate it. To demonstrate that nobody can ever forget this sad day, you can also share 9/11 we remember quotes with others.
Nitesh Kucchal
Nitesh Kuchhal, an IIM Calcutta graduate, is more than an educator—he's a mentor. With a passion for leadership and entrepreneurship, and travel. He has explored over 20 countries. Beyond teaching, he dives into psychology and discusses social issues. Though he is not a history expert, he enjoys learning about it through books, adding a historical touch to his many interests.
