"The Americans are a very proud people, and they are very sensitive to any criticism of their country."

"I have always thought that the most important thing for a man is to be free, even if he is poor."

"The American is a man who loves his country more than he loves himself."

"The greatest danger that threatens modern nations is the indifference of the majority to the public interest."

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