American Tradition Quotes

39 American Tradition quotes by 32 unique authors

Our American tradition of neighbor helping neighbor has always been one of our greatest strengths and most noble traditions. — Ronald Reagan
I believe in the American tradition of separation of church and state which is expressed in the First Amendment to the Constitution. By my office… — Lyndon B. Johnson
Curtailment of free speech is rationalized on grounds that a more compelling American tradition forbids criticism of the government when the nation is at war...… — Martin Luther King, Jr.
It’s like an American tradition. A person gets successful and then he’s supposed to change for the worse. It’s silly. — Barbra Streisand
Satan is attacking the great institutions of America, using those great vices of pride, vanity, and sensuality as the root to attack all of the… — Rick Santorum
In the Native American tradition... a man, if he's a mature adult, nurtures life. He does rituals that will help things grow, he helps raise… — Paula Gunn Allen
And I should like to assure you, my Islamic friends, that under the American Constitution, under American tradition, and in American hearts, this Center, this… — Dwight D. Eisenhower
An auctioneer is such a uniquely American thing. I keep thinking in my head, perhaps it's not as American as I think, but it feels… — Jack White
In view of the tide of religiosity engulfing a once secular republic it is refreshing to be reminded by Freethinkers that free thought and skepticism… — Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
For 180 years, we voted in English. That is the true American tradition, and this amendment is true to our heritage, not what has existed… — Spencer Bachus
The only way to be true to our American tradition is to maintain absolute governmental neutrality regarding religious beliefs and practices — Bill Bradley
Is the American tradition of self-reliance disappearing? That's a painful question for conservatives to ponder. After all, we're dedicated to reducing the role of government… — Edwin Feulner
When they talk about family values, it's in a repressive way, as if our American tradition were only the Puritan tradition or the 19th century… — James Hillman
Settling other people's land is an American tradition. — Ariel Gore
When we give what we can, and give it with joy, we don't just renew the American tradition of giving, we also renew ourselves. — William J. Clinton
Philanthropy, charity, giving voluntarily and freely... call it what you like, but it is truly a jewel of an American tradition. — John F. Kennedy
I don't like political poetry, and I don't write it. If this question was pointing towards that, I think it is missing the point of… — Diane Wakoski
I've always thought New Year's Day was an especially American tradition, full of the optimism and hope we're famous for in our daily lives --… — Ronald Reagan
Some kids have never seen what a real tomato looks like off the vine. They don't know where a cucumber comes from. And that really… — Michelle Obama
We use a Native American tradition of the talking stick. You sit and pass it around and whoever has the stick has to talk. Some… — Lisa Bonet
Self-help and self-control are the essence of the American tradition. — Franklin D. Roosevelt
Come on, it's an American tradition. Apple soup? Mom's homemade chicken pie?' She chuckled in spite of herself, then winced. 'It's apple pie and Mom's… — L. J. Smith
The gratification of helping others is a very American tradition and a Judeo-Christian tradition. Now it is great to see young people creating funds and… — Evelyn Lauder
I cannot help but wonder whether, by continuing and expanding the school lunch program, we aren't witnessing, if not encouraging, the slow demise of yet… — Charles Mathias
It is in the American tradition to stand up for one's rights--even if the new way to stand up for one's rights is to sit… — John F. Kennedy

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