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Americans are overreachers overreaching is the most admirable of the many American excesses. Go to Quote / Comment
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. Go to Quote / Comment
Pessimism is as American as apple pie. Frozen apple pie with a slice of processed cheese. Go to Quote / Comment
The Berlin Wall is the defining achievement of socialism. Go to Quote / Comment
Ronald Reagan has held the two most demeaning jobs in the country; President of the United States and radio broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs. Go to Quote / Comment