Famous quotes containing the words national, merit and/or commended:
“Just so before we’re international,
We’re national and act as nationals.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“After many centuries, those crescents yet unwaning shine, and count a devotee for every worshiper of yonder crosses. Truth and Merit have other symbols than success.”
—Herman Melville (1819–1891)
“Losing gracefully is commended but never chosen.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)