National Hot Rod

Famous quotes containing the words national, hot and/or rod:

    “It appears to be a matter of national pride that the President is to have more mud, and blacker mud, and filthier mud in front of his door than any other man can afford.”
    —Jane Grey Swisshelm (1815–1884)

    “Mo Williams: Some people peddle apples, lamb chops, lumber. I peddle information. Skip ain’t sorry; he understands. We live in a different kind of world. Oh, once in a while he gets a little hot under the collar if I sell him short.
    Candy: But you wouldn’t sell him to a Commie!
    Mo Williams: What do you think I am, an informer?!”
    —Samuel Fuller (b. 1911)

    “Alas,

    For the tireless heart within the little
    Lady with rod that made them rise
    From their noon apple-dreams, and scuttle
    Goose-fashion under the skies!”
    —John Crowe Ransom (1888–1974)