Quotes about America

Dollars had once gathered like autumn leaves on the wooden collection plates; dollars were the flourishing sign of God's specifically American favor, made manifest in the uncountable millions of Carnegie and Mellon and Henry Ford and Catholina Lambert. But amid this fabled plenty the whiff of damnation had cleared of dollars and cents the parched ground around Clarence Wilmot.

The things that will destroy America are prosperity-at-any-price, peace-at-any-price, safety-first instead of duty-first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life.

It does not follow because many books are written by persons born in America that there exists an American literature. Books which imitate or represent the thoughts and life of Europe do not constitute an American literature. Before such can exist, an original idea must animate this nation and fresh currents of life must call into life fresh thoughts along its shores.

There is nothing wrong with America that faith, love of freedom, intelligence, and energy of her citizens cannot cure.

America is a friend of freedom everywhere, but a custodian only of our own.

The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom.

A secret combination that seeks to overthrow the freedom of all lands, nations, and countries is increasing in its evil influence and control over America and the entire world.

America is a country founded on religious freedom and liberty.

America is stronger because of President Obama's leadership, and I'm better because of his friendship.

God created war so that Americans would learn geography.

America has become so tense and nervous it has been years since I have seen anyone sleep in church - and that is a sad situation.

The survival of the United States of America as we know it is at risk. And even more — if more should be required — the future of human civilization is at stake.