What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and read more

What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them

American consumers have no problem with carcinogens, but they will not purchase any product, including floor wax, that has fat read more

American consumers have no problem with carcinogens, but they will not purchase any product, including floor wax, that has fat in it.

America has the longest prison sentences in the West, yet the only condition long sentences demonstrably cure is heterosexuality.

America has the longest prison sentences in the West, yet the only condition long sentences demonstrably cure is heterosexuality.

I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the read more

I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.

America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between.

America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between.

America's future will be determined by the home and the school. The child becomes largely what he is taught; hence read more

America's future will be determined by the home and the school. The child becomes largely what he is taught; hence we must watch what we teach, and how we live.

America is becoming so educated that ignorance will be a novelty. I will belong to the select few.

America is becoming so educated that ignorance will be a novelty. I will belong to the select few.

You can always count on Americans to do the right thing - after they've tried everything else.

You can always count on Americans to do the right thing - after they've tried everything else.

America makes prodigious mistakes, America has colossal faults, but one thing cannot be denied: America is always on the move. read more

America makes prodigious mistakes, America has colossal faults, but one thing cannot be denied: America is always on the move. She may be going to Hell, of course, but at least she isn't standing still.