Famous quotes containing the words american and/or general:
“The star is the ultimate American verification of Jean Jacques Rousseau’s Emile. His mere existence proves the perfectability of any man or woman. Oh wonderful pliability of human nature, in a society where anyone can become a celebrity! And where any celebrity ... may become a star!”
—Daniel J. Boorstin (b. 1914)
“Never alone
Did the King sigh, but with a general groan.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)