Famous quotes containing the words native american, native, american and/or words:
“...I have ... been guilty of watching Westerns without acknowledging that Native Americans have gone through the same madness as African Americans. Isnt it extraordinary that sometimes the most offended have not seen others being offended?”
—Judith Jamison (b. 1943)
“When I think of my own native land,
In a moment I seem to be there;
But alas! recollection at hand
Soon hurries me back to despair.”
—William Cowper (17311800)
“I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London, that a young healthy child, well nursed, is at a year old, a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled; and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricassee, or a ragout.”
—Jonathan Swift (16671745)
“Last seasons fruit is eaten
And the fullfed beast shall kick the empty pail.
For last years words belong to last years language
And next years words await another voice.”
—T.S. (Thomas Stearns)