Lost Nation

Famous quotes containing the words lost and/or nation:

“I never lost as much but twice,
And that was in the sod.”
—Emily Dickinson (1830–1886)

“Every American, to the last man, lays claim to a “sense” of humor and guards it as his most significant spiritual trait, yet rejects humor as a contaminating element wherever found. America is a nation of comics and comedians; nevertheless, humor has no stature and is accepted only after the death of the perpetrator.”
—E.B. (Elwyn Brooks)