Greatness Of America Quotes:

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

- Thomas Jefferson

source: Declaration of Independence (1776).

topic: Life, Change, Happiness, Social Equality, Inaugural Speech

The fate of America cannot depend on any one man. The greatness of America is grounded in principles and not on any single personality.

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

source: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1941). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: F.D. Roosevelt, 1940, Volume 9”, p.862, Best Books on

topic: Fate, Greatness, Men, Greatness Of America

How can we not believe in the greatness of America? How can we not do what is right and needed to preserve this last best hope of man on Earth? After all our struggles to restore America, to revive confidence in our country, hope for our future - after all our hard-won victories earned through the patience and courage of every citizen - we cannot, must not, and will not turn. We will finish our job. How could we do less? We're Americans.

- Ronald Reagan

source: Reagan, Ronald (1986). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Ronald Reagan, 1984”, p.93, Best Books on

topic: Country, Jobs, Believe, Our Country, Greatness Of America

The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.

- Alexis de Tocqueville

source: "Democracy in America". Book by Alexis de Tocqueville. Chapter XIII, 1835.

topic: Lying, Greatness, America, American Greatness, Greatness Of America

I want you to know that this administration is motivated by a political philosophy that sees the greatness of America in you, her people, and in your families, churches, neighborhoods, communities - the institutions that foster and nourish values like concern for others and respect for the rule of law under God.

- Ronald Reagan

source: Remarks at the Annual Convention of the the National Association of Evangelicals, delivered 8 March 1983, Orlando, Florida

topic: Philosophy, Greatness, America, Concern For Others, Greatness Of America

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal.

- Elizabeth Cady Stanton

topic: Inspiring, Women, Equality, Social Equality, Social Groups

If I lived in China or even Russia, or any totalitarian country, Maybe I could understand some of these illegal injunctions. ... But somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly. Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech. Somewhere I read of the freedom of the press. Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

topic: Country, Greatness, Russia, Freedom Of The Press, Totalitarianism

I can't tell you what it's like to be in Europe, for example, to be talking about the greatness of America. But the true greatness of America are the people.

- George W. Bush

source: Visiting Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C., georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. July 2, 2001.

topic: Humor, Greatness, Talking, Greatness Of America

The greatness of America is in the American people. And what we need to do is get the government the hell out of the way and let the American people win once again.

- Chris Christie

source: Fourth Republican Undercard Debate, time.com. November 11, 2015.

topic: Winning, Greatness, America, Greatness Of America

I've got a reason for running. I talk about a larger goal, which is to call upon the best of America. It's part of the renewal. It's reform and renewal. Part of the renewal is a set of high standards and to remind people that the greatness of America really does depend on neighbors helping neighbors and children finding mentors. I worry. I'm very worried about, you know, the kid who just wonders whether America is meant for him. I really worry about that.

- George W. Bush

source: "Bush, in his own words" by Jacob Weisberg, www.theguardian.com. November 3, 2000.

topic: Running, Children, Humor, Greatness Of America

The greatness of America has grown out of a political and social system and a method of control of economic forces distinctly its own - our American system.

- Herbert Hoover

source: United States. President (1929-1933 : Hoover), Herbert Hoover (1974). “Herbert Hoover: Containing the Public Messages, Speeches, and Statements of the President”

topic: Greatness, America, History, Greatness Of America

The greatness of America is that it produces exuberant geniuses like Louis Armstrong and Fred Astaire and Leonard Bernstein. We are meant to be a jazzy people who talk big and jump on the table and dance; we aren't supposed to be dopey and glum and brood over old injuries.

- Garrison Keillor

topic: Greatness, America, People, Greatness Of America

Our society, our culture - the greatness of America - goes hand-in-hand with energy, and our leaders need to wake up. We need energy, OK?

- Rick Santelli

topic: Greatness, Hands, America, Greatness Of America

In our own country, we take democratic values seriously - and so we always have a vigorous debate on the issues. That's part of the greatness of America, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

- Dick Cheney

topic: Country, Greatness, America, Democratic Values, Greatness Of America

Donald Trump doesn't pose a single threat to the greatness of America.

- Rush Limbaugh

source: Source: www.rushlimbaugh.com

topic: Greatness, America, Trump, Greatness Of America

The greatness of America is capitalism, free market capitalism. The exceptionalism of American business.

- Fran Tarkenton

source: FaceBook post by Fran Tarkenton from Jun 19, 2013

topic: Greatness, America, Free Market, Exceptionalism, Free Market Capitalism