Famous quotes containing the words country, blues and/or usa:
“There is a cannibalism thats loose in our society in which public figures such as the Clintons could try to come into this town and do something good for this country and then they get hammered away even though theyre trying to do the right thing.”
—David R. Gergen (b. 1942)
“Holly Golightly: You know those days when youve got the mean reds?
Paul: The mean reds? You mean like the blues?
Holly Golightly: No, the blues are because youre getting fat or maybe its been raining too long. Youre just sad, thats all. The mean reds are horrible. Suddenly youre afraid and you dont know what youre afraid of.”
—George Axelrod (b. 1922)
“The biggest difference between ancient Rome and the USA is that in Rome the common man was treated like a dog. In America he sets the tone. This is the first country where the common man could stand erect.”
—I.F. (Isidor Feinstein)