American Book Award

Famous quotes containing the words american, book and/or award:

    I really think that American gentlemen are the best after all, because kissing your hand may make you feel very very good but a diamond and a sapphire bracelet lasts forever.
    Anita Loos (1893–1981)

    I know what say the fathers wise,—
    The Book itself before me lies,
    Old Chrysostom, best Augustine.
    Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

    The award of a pure gold medal for poetry would flatter the recipient unduly: no poem ever attains such carat purity.
    Robert Graves (1895–1985)