The 4th of July is a time for fireworks, donning red, white and blue, and don’t forget the hot dogs. But it is also a time to stop and reflect on this wonderful country of ours. A time to remember the foundation that our country was built on. A time to remember the courage our founding fathers displayed. And a time to appreciate the wonderful gift of freedom that we all enjoy on a daily basis.

20 most inspirational and powerful quotes for this 4th of July

1. Mahatma Gandhi: “Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living?”

2. Martin Luther King Jr.: “In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline.”

3. James G. Blaine: “The United States is the only country with a known birthday.”

4. Lyndon B. Johnson: “This, then, is the state of the union: free and restless, growing and full of hope. So it was in the beginning. So it shall always be, while God is willing, and we are strong enough to keep the faith.”