Famous quotes containing the words american, wide and/or receiver:
“The Oregon [matter] and the annexation of Texas are now all- important to the security and future peace and prosperity of our union, and I hope there are a sufficient number of pure American democrats to carry into effect the annexation of Texas and [extension of] our laws over Oregon. No temporizing policy or all is lost.”
—Andrew Jackson (17671845)
“This wide flight we wave
At the stars or moon
Means that we approve
Of them on the move.”
—Robert Frost (18741963)
“Gifts must affect the receiver to the point of shock.”
—Walter Benjamin (18921940)
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