The spirit of graft and of lawlessness is the American…

The storm center of lawlessness in every American State is the State Capitol. It is there that the worst crimes are committed; it is…

— H. L. Mencken

“Oh where is the noble face of modesty, or the strength of virtue, now that blasphemy is in power and men have put justice…

— Euripides

The longer I live, the more I feel that the individual is not so much to blame - not even the worst individuals, not…

— Lincoln Steffens

You know that American dream and American spirit of innovation we always talk about? Turns out, the bulk of it was built by people…

— Sarah Lacy

So long as mists envelop you, be still. Be still until the sunlight pours through and dispels the mists - as it surely will.…

— Chief White Eagle

Grown men may learn from very little children, for the hearts of little children are pure, and, therefore, the Great Spirit may show to…

— Black Elk

For all the huffing and blowing we get about rugged individualism, the American spirit and the American experiment always have had at their heart…

— Charlie Pierce

“When the American Spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different; Liberty, sir, was then the primary object.”

— Patrick Henry

Baseball is the exponent of American Courage, Confidence, Combativeness, American Dash, Discipline, Determination, American Energy, Eagerness, Enthusiasm, American Pluck, Persistency, Performance, American Spirit, Sagacity,…

— Albert Goodwill Spalding

“The funeral was a vast, elaborate affair, befitting a monarch or head of state, in marked contrast to the essential simplicity of the man…

— Ron Chernow

Together, let us make this a new beginning. Let us make a commitment to care for the needy, to teach our children the values…

— Ronald Reagan

This country of ours has more wealth than any nation, but that's not what makes us rich. We have the most powerful military on…

— Barack Obama

When I hit around 65, 66, I started to feel tremendous worth and incredible personal esteem. I was becoming very cognisant of my contribution…

— Jerry Lewis

The American spirit wears no political label. In service to others and yes, in sacrifice for our country, there are no Republicans; there are…

— Anonymous

“And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country” that they summoned…

— Robert A. Caro