States Lose

Famous quotes containing the words states and/or lose:

    “The government of the United States at present is a foster-child of the special interests. It is not allowed to have a voice of its own. It is told at every move, “Don’t do that, You will interfere with our prosperity.” And when we ask: “where is our prosperity lodged?” a certain group of gentlemen say, “With us.””
    —Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924)

    “I did but touch the honey of romance—
    And must I lose a soul’s inheritance?”
    —Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)