- Nov 07, 2020
American Quotes
Many voices, one word.
These American quotes range from wry commentary on press culture to reflections on civic duty at the ballot box, plus lighter notes on dance companies and a television series praised as a genuine American classic. For more on the country itself, visit our America page.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Privilege
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- Nov 07, 2020
As immigrants, we understand better than most that to be an American is a privilege that conveys not just rights but responsibilities.
- Drive
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- Nov 07, 2020
Every American college student goes to college with a hard drive. They take their laptop. There's not a CD player in sight.
- Oklahoma
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- Nov 07, 2020
John Smith from Oklahoma State was the greatest American wrestler of all time.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
I want the American people to understand that conservatism is an ideology of protecting the people and the people's rights.
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020
I thought I was clever by greeting casting agents in my Australian accent and then switching to an American one during the performance. But the Australian accent seemed to put them off. Now it's the opposite; they love Australians. And with my thick Californian accent I now have a problem convincing them I'm Australian.
- Baseball
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- Nov 07, 2020
I like contemporary American literature and I like biographies and I like jazz and I like baseball and I like writers who write about the human condition and sci-fi is just something that I happened into.
- Embassy
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- Nov 07, 2020
Interestingly, the American Embassy mentioned that our efficient relief effort has significantly improved the image of the United States among the Pakistani people.
- Generosity
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- Nov 07, 2020
The generosity of the American public toward the victims of Hurricane Katrina and the Tsunami has been reflected in the outpouring of support for the Pakistani earthquake victims.
- Liberty
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- Nov 07, 2020
If the events of September 11, 2001, have proven anything, it's that the terrorists can attack us, but they can't take away what makes us American - our freedom, our liberty, our civil rights. No, only Attorney General John Ashcroft can do that.
- Dream
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- Nov 07, 2020
It would be hard to find a more compelling example of the American dream than Alberto Gonzales.
- He
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- Nov 07, 2020
'Sing It Again Rod' touches all the solo bases since Stewart's departure from the Jeff Beck Band, wherein he cut his teeth on American audiences for $75 a week plus expenses, and wisely ignores his generally inferior work with the Faces.
- Elton
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- Nov 07, 2020
The only criticism heard with any frequency of Elton John's first American album, 'Elton John,' was that the production was too grandiose. The melodies were superb, and lyrics frequently very good, and the performances flawless.
- Most
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- Nov 07, 2020