American imperialism Quote by Charley Reese

Imperialism is the factor in American policy, not just since 1898, but in fact long before it when we were expanding across this continent…

— Howard Zinn

In both British and American history, fervent imperialism has always coexisted with bouts of fierce isolationism.

— Linda Colley

If it were necessary to give the briefest possible definition of imperialism, we should have to say that imperialism is the monopoly stage of…

— Vladimir Lenin

Part of what is wrong with the view of American imperialism is that it is antithetical to our interests. We are better off when…

— Paul Wolfowitz

Imperialism has been defeated in many partial battles. But it remains a considerable force in the world, and we cannot expect its final defeat…

— Che Guevara

As a form of government, imperialism does not seek or require the consent of the governed. It is a pure form of tyranny. The…

— Chalmers Johnson

Imperialism is a system of exploitation that occurs not only in the brutal form of those who come with guns to conquer territory. Imperialism…

— Thomas Sankara

I've never seen America as an imperialist or colonialist or meddling country.

— Madeleine Albright

As British and French imperialism ebbed following the end of the Second World War, America became the main outside player in Arab affairs.

— Stephen Kinzer

Today it is becoming increasingly apparent to thoughtful Americans that we cannot fight the forces and ideas of imperialism abroad and maintain any form…

— Wendell Willkie

It is said that the British Empire is very large and respectable, and that the United States are a first-rate power. We do not…

— Henry David Thoreau

The only grandeur of imperialism lies in the nation's losing battle against it.

— Hannah Arendt