Famous quotes containing the words told, israel and/or national:
“Always be on time. Never try to make any personal engagements. Do as little talking as humanly possible. Never be disturbed by anything. Always do what youre told to do as quickly as possible. Remember to lean back in a parade, so that people can see your husband. Dont get too fat to ride three on a seat. Get out of the way as quickly as youre not needed.”
—Eleanor Roosevelt (18841962)
“We Americans are the peculiar, chosen peoplethe Israel of our time; we bear the ark of the liberties of the world.”
—Herman Melville (18191891)
“Let us waive that agitated national topic, as to whether such multitudes of foreign poor should be landed on our American shores; let us waive it, with the one only thought, that if they can get here, they have Gods right to come.”
—Herman Melville (18191891)