Famous quotes containing the words united states, united, states and/or men:
“In the United States there is more space where nobody is is than where anybody is.”
—Gertrude Stein (1874–1946)
“I do not know that the United States can save civilization but at least by our example we can make people think and give them the opportunity of saving themselves. The trouble is that the people of Germany, Italy and Japan are not given the privilege of thinking.”
—Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945)
“The moment a mere numerical superiority by either states or voters in this country proceeds to ignore the needs and desires of the minority, and for their own selfish purpose or advancement, hamper or oppress that minority, or debar them in any way from equal privileges and equal rights—that moment will mark the failure of our constitutional system.”
—Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945)
“‘Tis ever common
That men are merriest when they are from home.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)