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I'm a Caucasian American Jew. These are all things that make up who I am.

Quotes by Greg Rucka

My college senior thesis was going to be on the American private investigator.

Quotes by Greg Rucka

I think English punk died in '79 or '80. Maybe '82 at the latest. As far as American punk goes, it wasn't the same as English punk. It wasn't a working-class movement that was protesting the conditions under which this...

Quotes by Greg Graffin

Obama's predecessor, George W. Bush, heavy-handedly provoked South American governments on any number of issues, including a rush to endorse the 2002 coup attempt in Venezuela, which only worked to steel resistance and build solidarity.

Quotes by Greg Grandin

Brazil imported more enslaved Africans than any other American nation and was the last country in the hemisphere to abolish the institution, in 1888.

Quotes by Greg Grandin

Great song lyrics are as valid a part of American literature as any novel.

Quotes by Greg Iles

There's a book called 'Where The Wild Things Are,' by American writer Maurice Sendak... it really is the most sublime book. It's a picture book, but it works at so many levels, and it's fantastic.

Quotes by Graeme Base

When I was growing up, Asians were so few and far between as to be almost invisible. And so the idea of an Asian American movement or an Asian American thrust in this country was unthinkable.

Quotes by Grace Lee Boggs

It's always been a dream to audition for 'American Idol.' But you have to be 15 or older.

Quotes by Grace VanderWaal

The more money an American accumulates, the less interesting he becomes.

Quotes by Gore Vidal

Until the rise of American advertising, it never occurred to anyone anywhere in the world that the teenager was a captive in a hostile world of adults.

Quotes by Gore Vidal

Any American who is prepared to run for president should automatically, by definition, be disqualified from ever doing so.

Quotes by Gore Vidal

That loyal retainer of the Chase Manhattan Bank, the American president.

Quotes by Gore Vidal

On 16 September 1985, when the Commerce Department announced that the United States had become a debtor nation, the American Empire died.

Quotes by Gore Vidal

From April 1775 to July 1776, the undeclared war between England and its American colonies smoldered, flared up, appeared to sputter out... It was hardly, ever, a mass rebellion.

Quotes by Gore Vidal

Envy is the central fact of American life.

Quotes by Gore Vidal

American history has fallen more and more into the hands of academics.

Quotes by Gore Vidal

To be sure, American higher education is a diverse ecosystem, comprising institutions of all sizes, price tags, and mission statements.

Quotes by Gordon Gee

The strength of the American higher education system is that it is a multifaceted, multi-layered system, and that is what makes us very strong.

Quotes by Gordon Gee

Even the draft dodgers are not pursued and hounded. They are here on our streets, most of them... unless they are breaking Canadian laws .. are getting American dollars from Ma and Pa at home to spend here.

Quotes by Gordon Sinclair

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a witty quote about American journalists working abroad?
Yes, one quote takes a sharp, comedic jab at this: "Paris is a Roach Motel for top American journalists: They check in, having won the plum foreign posting, but never leave."
Is there a quote about American democracy and holding leaders accountable?
Yes, one quote frames it as a civic duty: "The American public should simply accept no distractions. In our democracy, it is our duty to hold our elected leaders accountable. We do it at the ballot box." For more on this theme, see our Government quotes.
Is there a quote about American ballet companies?
Yes, one quote mentions dreaming of dancing for elite companies: "My two dream companies had been New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theater." It's a personal reflection on early career ambitions rather than a broad statement about the art form.
Is there a quote calling something an American classic?
Yes, one quote says: "'The Wire' really is an American classic, and I think that's something to be very proud of." If you're drawn to this kind of cultural pride, our America quotes cover similar ground.
Where can I find more quotes about American history or the American people?
You can explore our American People quotes for more on everyday Americans, or our History quotes for a broader historical lens.

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