American spirit Quote by Lincoln Steffens

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