I know of no country in which there is so little independence of mind and real freedom of discussion as in America.
Alexis de TocquevilleAmerica was indebted to immigration for her settlement and prosperity. That part of America which had encouraged them most, had advanced most rapidly in population, agriculture and the arts.
James MadisonAll modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn.
Ernest HemingwayEuropeans like some Americans drive on the right side of the road except in England where they drive on both sides of the road, Italy where they drive on the sidewalk, and France where if necessary they will follow you right into the hotel lobby.
Dave BarryAmerica cannot continue to lead the family of nations around the world if we suffer the collapse of the family here at home.
Mitt RomneyI was born in Europe... and I've traveled all over the world. I can tell you that there is no place, no country that is more compassionate, more generous, more accepting and more welcoming than the United States of America.
Arnold SchwarzeneggerAmerican consumers have no problem with carcinogens, but they will not purchase any product, including floor wax, that has fat in it.
Dave BarryFrance and the whole of Europe have a great culture and an amazing history. Most important thing though is that people there know how to live! In America they've forgotten all about it. I'm afraid that the American culture is a disaster.
Johnny DeppAfter all, the chief business of the American people is business. They are profoundly concerned with producing, buying, selling, investing and prospering in the world.
Calvin CoolidgeAmericans admire a people who can scratch a desert and produce a garden. The Israelis have shown qualities that Americans identify with: guts, patriotism, idealism, a passion for freedom. I have seen it. I know. I believe that.
Richard M. NixonThere is an amazing something in the American psyche which speaks about courage and it says 'Yes I can '... Yes we will overcome it all because we have the spirit to do so.
Maya AngelouAmerican business long ago gave up on demanding that prospective employees be honest and hardworking. It has even stopped hoping for employees, who are educated enough, that they can tell the difference between the men's room and the women's room without having little pictures on the doors.
Dave BarrySometimes people call me an idealist. Well that is the way I know I am an American. America is the only idealistic nation in the world.
Woodrow WilsonAmericans have the right and advantage of being armed - unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms.
James MadisonThat we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.
Charlie Sheen