The gap between ideals and actualities, between
dreams and achievements, the gap that can spur
strong men to increased exertions, but can break
the spirit of others -- this gap is the most
conspicuous, continuous land mark in American
history. It is conspicuous and continuous not
because Americans achieve little, but because
they dream grandly. The gap is a standing
reproach to Americans; but it marks them off as
a special and singularly admirable community
among the world's peoples.
-- George F. Will
1941-, American
Political Columnist
The interesting and inspiring thing about
America is that she asks nothing for herself
except what she has a right to ask for humanity
itself.
-- Woodrow T.
Wilson
1856-1924,
Twenty-eighth President of the USA
Sometimes people call me an idealist. Well, that
is the way I know I am an American. America is
the only idealistic nation in the world.
-- Woodrow T.
Wilson
1856-1924,
Twenty-eighth President of the USA
America lives in the heart of every man
everywhere who wishes to find a region where he
will be free to work out his destiny as he
chooses.
-- Woodrow T.
Wilson
1856-1924,
Twenty-eighth President of the USA
