"The American democracy is a very imperfect democracy, but it is the best that the world has ever seen."

"The Americans are a people who are always in motion, always changing, always seeking something new."

"The Americans are a people who are always in a hurry. They are always running after some new thing."

"In the United States, the majority raises formidable barriers around thought."

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