Famous quotes containing the words american and/or composer:
“My wish for the American woman is that she may always be an elevating influence—man’s inspiration. Let him go forth to duty while she weaves the spell which makes home a paradise to which he may return, ever welcome, whether he is victor or vanquished.”
—Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)
“A nation creates music—the composer only arranges it.”
—Mikhail Glinka (1804–1857)