United States Men

Famous quotes containing the words united states, united, states and/or men:

    You may consider me presumptuous, gentlemen, but I claim to be a citizen of the United States, with all the qualifications of a voter. I can read the Constitution, I am possessed of two hundred and fifty dollars, and the last time I looked in the old family Bible I found I was over twenty-one years of age.
    Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1816–1902)

    Printer, philosopher, scientist, author and patriot, impeccable husband and citizen, why isn’t he an archetype? Pioneers, Oh Pioneers! Benjamin was one of the greatest pioneers of the United States. Yet we just can’t do with him. What’s wrong with him then? Or what’s wrong with us?
    —D.H. (David Herbert)

    My opinion is that the Northern states will manage somehow to muddle through.
    John Bright (1811–1889)

    Whatever men you take, keep the idea of man intact: let your soul wait whether your body does or not.
    —D.H. (David Herbert)