New York, Nov 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Veterans Day is an annual American holiday with the aim of honoring its military veterans and the sacrifice that they selflessly did for their country so that the other citizens could live in peace. It is a federal holiday as well as a state holiday too, in all states, and it is usually observed today, on November 11.

This remembrance holiday is also celebrated on the same day as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other countries.

According to dailyamerican.com, there are still 25 million living veterans, so today is not only a time to be proud of the soldiers who have died fighting for their country, but to also be grateful to those who have served and are still living.

Here are some Veteran’s Day quotes, which celebrate the spirit of Veteran’s Day.

“We know more about war than we do about peace, more about killing than we know about living.” Gen. Omar Bradley.

“The military doesn’t start wars. Politicians start wars.” Gen. William Westmoreland.

“Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a solder dying on the battlefield will think hard before starting a war.” Otto Von Bismark.

“What a cruel thing is war: to separate and destroy families and friends, and mar the purist joys and happiness God has granted us in this world.” Gen. Robert E. Lee

“I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.” Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.

“Only the dead have seen the end of war.” Plato