American Folk Song

Famous quotes containing the words american, folk and/or song:

“Japanese mothers credit “effort” as the key determinant of a child’s achievement in school, while American mothers name “ability” as the more important factor.”
—Perry Garfinkel (20th century)

“Some folk want their luck buttered.”
—Thomas Hardy (1840–1928)

“Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love.”
—Bible: Hebrew Song of Solomon, 2:5.