Being American Quotes

“To be American is to long for whatever our parents fled.”
― Colin Quinn, The Coloring Book: A Comedian Solves Race Relations in America

“What a wonderful thing to be an American!" he said impetuously.
"Yes," said Dyar automatically, never having given much thought to what it would be like not to be an American. It seemed somehow the natural thing to be.”
― Paul Bowles, Let It Come Down

“In the end, one detail is unarguable: There will always be those searching for treasure. Never forget: We are a country founded on legends and myths. We love them, especially legends of treasure. Looking for treasure isn't just part of being an American, it is America.”
― Brad Meltzer, History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time

“If they say you're not American,
don't pull out your personal,
wallet-sized flag. Instead, recall

the Bill of Rights. Mention the Constitution.
Wear democracy like a favorite garment:
comfortable, intimate.”
― Lisa Suhair Majaj, Geographies of Light