American Quote by Thornton Wilder
““An American is insubmissive, lonely, self-educated, and polite.””
About This Quote
Source Play: "The Bridge of San Luis Rey", 1947
An American is characterized by independence, solitude, self‑education, and courtesy.
In simple terms: Americans are independent, lonely, self‑educated, polite.
Embrace self‑learning while staying courteous.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- remote work
- online courses
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance independence and community?
- What role does politeness play in modern society?
It may idealize traits and ignore diversity of experiences.